Module 2

Question 1

Midazolam (versed)

Answer 1

a benzodiazepine medication that slows down the central nervous system (CNS) to treat anxiety and drowsiness
-Midazolam binds to the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor in the brain.
-It enhances the affinity of GABA for its receptor site.

Question 2

GABA

Answer 2

GABA acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, reducing nerve cell activity and promoting relaxation.

Question 3

Hydromorphone (dilaudid)

Answer 3

opioid agonist that can bind to different types of opioid receptors

has an analgesia affect
(analgesia = absence of pain)

Question 4

Fentanyl

Answer 4

produces analgesia, sedation, nausea, vomiting, itching, and respiratory depression.

Question 5

K+Cl-

Answer 5

electrolyte supplement
treats hypokalemia
adverse effects: upset stomach, diarrhea, can affect heart, and muscle weakness

Question 6

Pentobarbital

Answer 6

barbiturate class of medications
produces sedation, hypnosis, and amnesia.
used to treat seizures

Question 7

Vercuronium

Answer 7

aminosteroid neuromuscular-blocker
works by competitively blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles.

Question 8

Propofol

Answer 8

intravenous anesthetic used for procedural sedation, during monitored anesthesia care, or as an induction agent for general anesthesia

significantly lowers b/p