| 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 |
