Ch 2 Meds

Question 0

Opioid Analgesics that decrease anxiety and allows for decreased anesthetics.

Answer 0

Morphine

Fentanyl Citrate

Question 1

Benzodiazepines used to decrease anxiety, produce sedation and induce amnesia

Answer 1

Midazolam (Versed, Valium, Ativan)
Diazepam
Lorazepam

Question 2

H2 Receptor Antagonists that reduce gastric acid volume and concentration.

Answer 2

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 3

Antiemetics that enhance gastric emptying, tranquilizer and prevent postoperative N/V

Answer 3

Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Droperidol (Inapsine)
Ondansetron HCl (Zofran)

Question 4

Anticholinergics that reduce oral respiratory secretions (decrease risk aspiration), decrease vomiting and larygospasms.

Answer 4

Atropine Sulfate

Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)

Question 5

Antibiotics for perioperative prophylaxis or bactericidal properties.

Answer 5

Cefazolin sodium (Ancef)
Cefotaxime sodium (Claforan)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Question 6

Adrenocortical Steroid that reduces inflammation.

Answer 6

Methlyprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol)

Question 7

NSAID that reduces intensity of pain and inflammation.

Answer 7

Ketorolac (Toradol)

Question 8

Anticoagulants to prevent new clot formation.

Answer 8

Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox)
Heparin sodium (Heparin)
Warfarin sodium (Coumadin)