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Nur356 - Drugs
Miscellaneous Medications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are sedatives used preoperatively? | Midazolam (Versed) sedation and amnesia |
| What are narcotics used preoperatively? | Fentanyl (Sublimaze) reduce anesthetic needs and reduce pain |
| What opioids are involved in pain management? | Morphine, hydromorphone (Dilaudid) side effects: constipation, urinary retention, respiratory depression, N/V, pruritis |
| What are nonopioids involved in pain management? | ASA, ibuprofen, acetaminophen |
| What are antidepressants involved in pain management? | Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Venlafaxine (Effexor) |
| What are antiepileptics involved in pain management? | Gabapentin (Neurontin) Pregabalin (Lyrica) |
| What are corticosteroids involved in pain management? | Methylprednisolone (Prednisone) side effects: elevated glucose, increased risk for infection, depressed immune system |
| What are anticholinergics used preoperatively? | Atropine, Robinul reduce secretions |
| What are antiemetics used preoperatively? | Metoclopromide (Reglan) decrease N/V, enhance motility |