Sedative, Analgesic, & RDI Meds

Question 1

What Class is Etomidate?

Answer 1

Nonnarcotic / Nonbarbituate Hypnotic-Sedative (GABA Agonist)

Question 2

What are the Indications for Etomidate?

Answer 2

Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

Question 3

What are the Contraindications for Etomidate?

Answer 3

Use with caution in patients with adrenal suppression

Question 4

What is the dose for Etomidate?

Answer 4

0.3mg/kg IV/IO (ONE DOSE ONLY)

Question 5

Additional info for Etomidate

Answer 5

Short acting (up to 5 minute duration) and has little effect on BP, Rate, and ICP

Question 6

What Class is Ketamine?

Answer 6

Dissociative anesthetic that produces hallucinogenic, hypnotic, and sedative effects (Glutamate Antagonist)

Question 7

What are the Indications for Ketamine?

Answer 7

Used as an RSI induction gent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

Question 8

What are the Contraindications for Ketamine?

Answer 8

Increased ICP, hemodynamically unstable tachycardia and/or hypertension

Question 9

What is the Analgesic Dose for Ketamine?

Answer 9

0.3mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Question 10

What is the RSI Dose for Ketamine?

Answer 10

2mg/kg

Question 11

Additional Info for Ketamine

Answer 11

Mild Bronchodilator, Reemergence Phenomenon

Question 11

What Class is Fentanyl?

Answer 11

Opioid analgesic-sedative (Opioid Agonist)

Question 11

What are the Indications for Fentanyl?

Answer 11

Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

Question 12

What are the Contraindications for Fentanyl?

Answer 12

Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia

Question 13

What is the Dose for Fentanyl?

Answer 13

2-5mcg/kg IV/IO

Question 14

Additional Info for Fentanyl

Answer 14

Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction

Question 15

What Class is Morphine Sulfate?

Answer 15

Opioid analgesic-sedative (opioid Agonist)

Question 16

What are the Indications for Morphine Sulfate?

Answer 16

Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative

Question 17

What are the Contraindications for Morphine Sulfate?

Answer 17

Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia

Question 18

What is the Dose for Morphine Sulfate?

Answer 18

0.1 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 19

Additional Info for Morphine Sulfate?

Answer 19

Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction

Question 20

What Class is Succinylcholine?

Answer 20

Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)

Question 21

What are the Indications for Succinylcholine?

Answer 21

RSI paralytic

Question 22

What are the Contraindications for Succinylcholine?

Answer 22

History of malignant hyperthermia skeletal muscle myopathy, documented allergic reaction

Question 23

What is the Dose for Succinylcholine?

Answer 23

1-2 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 24

How long is the Onset of Succinylcholine?

Answer 24

60-90 Seconds

Question 25

What is the Duration of Succinylcholine?

Answer 25

5-10 Minutes

Question 26

Additional Info for Succinylcholine?

Answer 26

Causes a short period of fasciculations

Question 27

What Class is Rocuronium?

Answer 27

Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)

Question 28

What are the Indications for Rocuronium?

Answer 28

RSI Paralytic

Question 29

What are the Contraindications for Rocuronium?

Answer 29

Documented allergic reaction

Question 30

What is the Dose for Rocuronium?

Answer 30

1-2 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 31

How long is the Onset of Rocuronium?

Answer 31

60-90 Seconds

Question 32

How long is the Duration of Rocuronium?

Answer 32

45 Minutes