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Premedication Flashcards

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What anti-sialogogues are available?

A

Atropine (crosses BBB)

Scopalamine (3x more potent than atropine, crosses BBB)

Glyco (2x more potent than atropine, does NOT cross BBB)

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What are the anticholinergics? (3)

A

Atropine
Scopalamine
Glycopyrrolate

All prevent Ach from binding to the muscarinic receptors.

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T or F? Renal failure is a contraindication for glycopyrrolate.

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False, it is not a contraindication even though it is cleared by the kidneys.

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What procedures benefit from anti-sialogogues? (4)

A

FFOB
Endoscopy
Bronchoscopy
ENT cases

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What is the duration of anticholinergics?

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30-60 mins

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