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Sedative, Analgesic, & RDI Meds Flashcards

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What Class is Etomidate?

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Nonnarcotic / Nonbarbituate Hypnotic-Sedative (GABA Agonist)

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What are the Indications for Etomidate?

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Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

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What are the Contraindications for Etomidate?

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Use with caution in patients with adrenal suppression

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What is the dose for Etomidate?

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0.3mg/kg IV/IO (ONE DOSE ONLY)

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Additional info for Etomidate

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Short acting (up to 5 minute duration) and has little effect on BP, Rate, and ICP

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What Class is Ketamine?

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Dissociative anesthetic that produces hallucinogenic, hypnotic, and sedative effects (Glutamate Antagonist)

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What are the Indications for Ketamine?

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Used as an RSI induction gent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

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What are the Contraindications for Ketamine?

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Increased ICP, hemodynamically unstable tachycardia and/or hypertension

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What is the Analgesic Dose for Ketamine?

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0.3mg/kg IV/IO/IM

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What is the RSI Dose for Ketamine?

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2mg/kg

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Additional Info for Ketamine

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Mild Bronchodilator, Reemergence Phenomenon

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What Class is Fentanyl?

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Opioid analgesic-sedative (Opioid Agonist)

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What are the Indications for Fentanyl?

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Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

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What are the Contraindications for Fentanyl?

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Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia

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What is the Dose for Fentanyl?

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2-5mcg/kg IV/IO

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Additional Info for Fentanyl

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Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction

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What Class is Morphine Sulfate?

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Opioid analgesic-sedative (opioid Agonist)

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What are the Indications for Morphine Sulfate?

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Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

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What are the Contraindications for Morphine Sulfate?

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Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia

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What is the Dose for Morphine Sulfate?

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0.1 mg/kg IV/IO

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Additional Info for Morphine Sulfate?

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Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction

20
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What Class is Succinylcholine?

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Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)

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What are the Indications for Succinylcholine?

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RSI paralytic

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What are the Contraindications for Succinylcholine?

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History of malignant hyperthermia skeletal muscle myopathy, documented allergic reaction

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What is the Dose for Succinylcholine?

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1-2 mg/kg IV/IO

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How long is the Onset of Succinylcholine?

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60-90 Seconds

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What is the Duration of Succinylcholine?

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5-10 Minutes

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Additional Info for Succinylcholine?

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Causes a short period of fasciculations

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What Class is Rocuronium?

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Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)

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What are the Indications for Rocuronium?

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RSI Paralytic

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What are the Contraindications for Rocuronium?

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Documented allergic reaction

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What is the Dose for Rocuronium?

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1-2 mg/kg IV/IO

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How long is the Onset of Rocuronium?

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60-90 Seconds

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How long is the Duration of Rocuronium?

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45 Minutes

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