Drug Interventions Only

Question 1

What is the treatment for Sinus Bradycardia?

Answer 1

Atropine, Epinephrine W push, Dopamine

Question 2

What is the treatment for Sinus Tachycardia?

Answer 2

Valium or Ativan, Antipyretics, Beta-Blockers

Question 3

What medications are used for Atrial Fibrillation?

Answer 3

Heparin, Anoxaparin, Antirrhythmic, Calcium channel blockers, Amiodarone, Digoxin

Question 4

What is the purpose of Heparin in Atrial Fibrillation?

Answer 4

To prevent blood clots

Question 5

What is the treatment for Ventricular Fibrillation?

Answer 5

Defibrillator!
Amiodarone
Lidocaine

Includes EPI and Vasopressor.

Question 6

What is the treatment for ARDS?

Answer 6

No Drugs. Tracheostomy.

Includes sedation with Dexmedetomidine and paralytic vecuronium.

Question 7

What is a complication associated with ventilators?

Answer 7

Ventilator Associated Pneumonias.

Includes Protonix for peptic ulcer prophylaxis.

Question 8

What is the first step in intubation?

Answer 8

Sedate

This is typically done to ensure patient comfort.

Question 9

What medication is used to paralyze during intubation?

Answer 9

Succinylcholine

This is a rapid-acting neuromuscular blocker.

Question 10

What is another medication that can be used to paralyze?

Answer 10

Vecuronium

This is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.

Question 11

What is Pantoprazole (Protonix) used for?

Answer 11

Prevent stress ulcers

Question 12

What type of anesthetic is Propofol?

Answer 12

Fast acting anesthetic

Question 13

What should be done if long-term sedation is required with Propofol?

Answer 13

Switched around 3 days to something else

Question 14

What are the side effects of Propofol?

Answer 14

Hypotension, bradycardia, hyperlipidemia, respiratory depression

Wean it if needing to wake them up

Question 15

What type of drug is Midazolam?

Answer 15

Benzo

Question 16

What is the nature of Midazolam as an anesthetic?

Answer 16

Long acting anesthetic, watch for oversedation

Question 17

What are the side effects of Midazolam?

Answer 17

Hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression

Titrate and wean

Question 18

What type of drug is Dexmedetomidine?

Answer 18

Sedative drip, short acting

Question 19

What is an advantage of using Dexmedetomidine?

Answer 19

Easier to wean and extubate

Question 20

What are the side effects of Dexmedetomidine?

Answer 20

Bradycardia, hypotension

Does NOT affect respiratory system

Question 21

What is Vecuronium used for?

Answer 21

Paralytic

Question 22

When is Vecuronium particularly useful?

Answer 22

Good for pts with very poor respiratory function, perfusion

Question 23

What is a significant effect of Vecuronium?

Answer 23

Will cause apnea

Question 24

What type of drug is Succinylcholine?

Answer 24

Paralytic, not used as drip

Question 25

What is a significant effect of Succinylcholine?

Answer 25

Will cause apnea

Question 26

What are the side effects of Succinylcholine?

Answer 26

Hyperkalemia

Question 27

What does T- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 27

T- P2Y12

Question 28

What does H- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 28

H- Heparin

Question 29

What does R- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 29

R- RAS

Question 30

What does O- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 30

O- Oxygen

Question 31

What does M- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 31

M- Morphine

Question 32

What does B- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 32

B- Beta blockers

Question 33

What does N- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 33

N- Nitroglycerin

Question 34

What does S2- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 34

S2- Salicylates, Statins

Question 35

What are thrombolytics?

Answer 35

Good, accurate hx, accurate timing (needed within first 6 hours), risk for reperfusion dysrhythmias (watch for v-tach)

Question 36

What are 2B/3A Inhibitors?

Answer 36

Platelet inhibitors, keeps stents from clotting off, within 15 min complete platelet inhibition. Risk for bleeding

Question 37

What does I- stand for in T.H.R.O.M.B.I.N.S.2?

Answer 37

I-Interventions