Preoperative Meds Flashcards
What is a normal range for scopolamine
0.1-0.4 mg
What is a normal dose for atropine
0.3-0.6 mg
Reglan (metoclopramide) is an oral med and what is the normal dose
5-10 mg
Valium (diazepam) is PO and a normal dose is
5-10 mg
Ativan (lorazepam) can be given IV and PO and a normal dose is
1-4 mg
Versed (midazolam) can be given IV IM PO and a normal dose is
1-20 mg
Tagamet (cimetidine) can have allergic reactions and can be given PO IV a normal dose is
300 mg
What is tagamet
An h2 receptor antagonist
What is Zantac (ranitide)
An h2 receptor antagonist
Zantac can treat
Gerd
What is the dose for Zantac PO and IV
PO 150 mg and IV 50 mg
What is pepcid (famotidine)
An h2 receptor antagonist
Pepcid can cause fast or pounding heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, and
Allergic reactions
What are the doses for pepcid PO and IV
PO 40 mg and IV 20 mg
Codeine can be given PO IM IV but the dose is usually what? And how often can it be given?
4-6 hours and 30-60 mg