Other Drugs generic name -> MOA

Question 1

midazolam

Answer 1

sedative (benzodiazepines) - eliminated slowly

Question 2

lorazepam

Answer 2

sedative (benzodiazepines) - eliminated slowly

Question 3

diazepam

Answer 3

sedative (benzodiazepines) - eliminated slowly

Question 4

propofol

Answer 4

Sedative (hypnotics) - preferred for mechanically ventilated but may cause hypotension

Question 5

dexmedetomidine

Answer 5

Sedative (α-2 agonists)

Question 6

clonidine

Answer 6

Sedative (α-2 agonists)

Question 7

morphine

Answer 7

analgesics (opioids) - may cause hypotension

Question 8

meperidine

Answer 8

analgesics (opioids)

Question 9

fentanyl

Answer 9

analgesics (opioids) - low risk for hypotension

Question 10

remifentanil

Answer 10

analgesics (opioids) - low risk for hypotension

Question 11

hydromorphone

Answer 11

analgesics (opioids) - low risk for hypotension

Question 12

codeine

Answer 12

analgesics (opioids)

Question 13

oxycodone

Answer 13

analgesics (opioids)

Question 14

haloperidol

Answer 14

Neuroleptics/Antipsychotics

Question 15

chlorpromazine

Answer 15

Neuroleptics/Antipsychotics

Question 16

succinylcholine

Answer 16

Depolarizing Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - best for short-term (intubation)

Question 17

cisatracurium

Answer 17

Non-depolarizing Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - best for long-term use (controlled ventilation)

Question 18

pancuronium

Answer 18

Non-depolarizing Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - best for long-term use (controlled ventilation)

Question 19

rocuronium

Answer 19

Non-depolarizing Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - best for long-term use (controlled ventilation)

Question 20

vecuronium

Answer 20

Non-depolarizing Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - best for long-term use (controlled ventilation)

Question 21

furosemide

Answer 21

diuretic

Question 22

hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 22

diuretic

Question 23

bumetanide

Answer 23

diuretic

Question 24

torsemide

Answer 24

diuretic

Question 25

Digoxin

Answer 25

inotrope (for CHF) and negative chronotrope (for a-fib)

Question 26

acetaminophen

Answer 26

analgesics (nonopioids)

Question 27

COX-2 inhibitors

Answer 27

analgesics (nonopioids)

Question 28

ketamine

Answer 28

analgesics (nonopioids)

Question 29

Epinephrine

Answer 29

catecholamine with both alpha- and beta-adrenergic stimulation (inotrope, chrontrope, vasopressor)

Question 30

Vasopressin

Answer 30

antidiuretic hormone that at high doses is a potent vasopressor

Question 31

Amiodarone

Answer 31

antiarrhythmic

Question 32

Lidocaine

Answer 32

antiarrhythmic

Question 33

Magnesium Sulfate

Answer 33

electrolyte used to treat torsades de pointes

Question 34

Norepinephrine

Answer 34

used to treat severe hypotension (vasoconstrictor)

Question 35

Dopamine

Answer 35

inotrope and chrontrope

Question 36

Inamrinone/ Milrinone

Answer 36

used for severe heart failure (inotrope, vasodilator)

Question 37

Sodium Nitroprusside

Answer 37

used for severe heart failure (vasodilator)

Question 38

Atropine

Answer 38

used for bradycardia (chronotrope)

Question 39

Digitalis

Answer 39

inotrope (for CHF) and negative chronotrope (for a-fib)