Flashcards in DRUGS Deck (11)
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DRUGS
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BENZODIAZEPINES
-Midazolam (Versed, Valium, Ativan)
-Diazepam
-Lorazepam
Decreases anxiety and produces sedation and Induces amnesia
Monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension, drowsiness, and lack of coordination
True
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
-Morphine (Morphine)
-Fentanyl citrate (Sublimaze)
Decreases anxiety and Allows decreased anesthetics
Monitor for respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypo-tension, and pruritus.
True
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H2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
-Famotidine (Pepcid)
-Ranitidine (Zantac)
Reduces gastric acid volume and concentration
Monitor for confusion and dizziness in older adults.
True
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ANTIEMETICS
-Metoclopramide (Reglan)
-Droperidol (lnapsine)
-Ondansetron HCI (5-HT3 receptor antagonist) (Zofran)
Enhances gastric emptying, acts as a Tranquilizer, and Prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting
Monitor for sedation and extrapyramidal reaction (involuntary movement, muscle tone changes, and abnormal posture). Instruct patient to report any difficulty breathing.
True
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ANTICHOLINERGICS
-Atropine sulfate (Atropine sulfate)
-Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Reduces oral and respiratory secretions to decrease risk of aspiration and Decreases vomiting and laryngospasm
Monitor for confusion, restlessness, and tachycardia. Prepare patient to expect dry mouth.
True
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Taking anticholinergic, patient can expect dry mouth
A)true
B)false
True
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ANTIBIOTICS
-Cefazolin sodium (Ancef)
-Cefotaxime sodium (Ciaforan)
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Used for:
Bactericidal Wound infection, Minimizes risk of wound infection and for Bactericidal as perioperative prophylaxis
True
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ADRENOCORTICAL STEROID
-Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol)
Used for:
Decreases inflammation
True
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NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAID)
-Ketorolac (Toradol)
Used for:
Reduces intensity of pain and Reduces inflammation
True
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