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Ms.Brasuell Ch. 6

Anesthetics, Analgesics, Narcotis

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Epinephrine also known as adrenaline, acts on the cardiac receptors and bronchodilator
Goals of balanced anesthesia are amnesia, muscle relaxation, ventilation, pain control
Three formulations of fentanyl IV, patch, lonzenge
The reason Versed is the preferred agent for preanesthesia fastest onset of action, greatest potency, and most rapid elimination
Esters short acting local anesthetics
Amides long acting local anesthetics
The injectable anesthetic that is the used for open-heart surgery because it lacks cardiac depression Fentanyl IV
What is the fifth vital sign? pain
Physical need for a medication is called dependance
What drug is the standard for which all narcotics are measured? morphine
Patients with heavy narcotic have severe constipation and should take stimulant laxatives
Two types of treatment for migraines are Prophylactic and Abortive
What is the main difference between Lortab and Norco? Acetaminophen strength
Anticholinergic side-effects decreased GI motility, sweating, and urination; dilated pupil, blurred vision, dry eyes and mouth
What are the two classes of medications used as preanesthesia? Benzodiazepines and Narcotics
Why use local anesthestics? They are reversible and do not have residual nerve damage
What are two antagonists for opiates/narcotics? Narcan and Revex
What are the three types of pain? Acute, Chronic non-malignant and Chronic malignant
Three auxiliary labels that should be used on all narcotics are May cause drowsiness, Do not take with alcohol, and take with food
PCA Patient controlled anelgesia pump
What is the maxium dose of Aspirin and Acetaminophen? 4 G per day
How many refills can you have on a C-II prescription? zero
How long is a C-III thru C-V prescription valid? 6 months from the date it was written
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