PreMedication Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of premed?
A
sedation and analgesia
relieve pain
reduce the total dose of GA drugs required
2
Q
What are the GA protocol stages?
A
Pre-medication
induction
maintenance
recovery
3
Q
What are the groups of pre-medication?
A
Benzodiazepines Phenothiazines Butyrophenones Alpha-2 agonists Antimuscarinics Opioids
4
Q
Name one benzodiazepine
A
Diazepam
5
Q
Name one phenothiazine
A
Acepromazine
6
Q
Name one alpha-2 agonist
A
Medetomidine
7
Q
Name one butyrophenone
A
Fentanyl
8
Q
Name one antimuscarinic
A
Atropine
9
Q
Name one opioid
A
Methadone
10
Q
Which factors affect PM choice?
A
age disease species pregnancy allergies ASA score behaviour
11
Q
What is a neuro-leptanaesthetic?
A
a mix of a sedative and an opioid