PreOp Meds: Dopa Blockers - Droperidol Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs can potentially cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
What are the symptoms of this syndrome?
A
- Metoclopramide & Droperidol
- ↑temp, muscle rigidity, ↑HR, & confusion
2
Q
What was droperidol originally developed for?
A
- Schizophrenia/Psychosis
3
Q
What blackbox warning is associated with droperidol?
A
- ↑↑↑ doses cause prolonged QT & torsades.
- Lots of drug interactions
4
Q
What is the dose of Droperidol?
A
0.625 - 1.25 mg IV
5
Q
What dopamine blocker is more effective than Reglan and equally as effective as Zofran?
A
- Droperidol
