Preoperative Meds Flashcards

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What is a normal range for scopolamine

A

0.1-0.4 mg

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What is a normal dose for atropine

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0.3-0.6 mg

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2
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Reglan (metoclopramide) is an oral med and what is the normal dose

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5-10 mg

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3
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Valium (diazepam) is PO and a normal dose is

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5-10 mg

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4
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Ativan (lorazepam) can be given IV and PO and a normal dose is

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1-4 mg

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Versed (midazolam) can be given IV IM PO and a normal dose is

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1-20 mg

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6
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Tagamet (cimetidine) can have allergic reactions and can be given PO IV a normal dose is

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300 mg

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7
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What is tagamet

A

An h2 receptor antagonist

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8
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What is Zantac (ranitide)

A

An h2 receptor antagonist

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9
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Zantac can treat

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Gerd

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10
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What is the dose for Zantac PO and IV

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PO 150 mg and IV 50 mg

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What is pepcid (famotidine)

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An h2 receptor antagonist

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12
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Pepcid can cause fast or pounding heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, and

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Allergic reactions

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13
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What are the doses for pepcid PO and IV

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PO 40 mg and IV 20 mg

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14
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Codeine can be given PO IM IV but the dose is usually what? And how often can it be given?

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4-6 hours and 30-60 mg

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15
Q

Fentanyl is a patch that needs changed how often

A

Every three days

16
Q

Fentanyl can cause what three dangerous side effects?

A

Respiratory depression
Decreased heart rate
Hypotension

17
Q

Fentanyl should be used cautiously in seizure patients because it can cause

A

Temporal lobe seizures

18
Q

Lorcet and lotrab have what in them?

A

Tylenol

19
Q

Vicodin, norco, lorcet, and lortrab are names for

A

Hydrocodone

20
Q

What’s the maximum dosage of Hydrocodone a patient can have in a 24 hour period?

A

60 mg

21
Q

Dilaudid (hydromorphone) can be given PO IV IM and rectally. And is very

A

Potent in IV form

22
Q

Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and is not good for the

A

Elderly

23
Q

This pain reliever can cause histamine and myocardial depression. And dementia, confusion, and seizures in the elderly

A

Demerol

24
Q

Methadone does what with repeated doses

A

Accumulates

25
Q

Methadone is usually given how often and what do you do with the dosage if detoxing

A

8-12 hours and increase if detoxing

26
Q

MScontin and kadian are other names for

A

Morphine sulfate

27
Q

OxyContin, ocyfast, Percocet, and roxicodone are other names for

A

Oxycodone

28
Q

What is one of the best analgesics to use after surgery for pain control

A

Dilaudid