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Chapter 13 and 14 - pharmacology

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Amnestic

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an agent that produces memory impairment

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Analgesia

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absence of normal sense of pain

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Anterograde

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Memory impairment from the time an amnestic agent is administered

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Anticholinergic

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Agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerve impulses ; a parasympatholytic agent

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Antisialagogue

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An agent that reduces oral secretions (saliva)

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Anxiolysis

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process of relieving anxiety

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Aspiration

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any foreign bodies in the airway

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Benzodiazepine

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chemical classification of agents used as sedatives

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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opioid

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“Refers to all drugs”, natural, sympathetic, or synthetic, having morphine-like actions (pain relief, pain killer)

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Vagolysis

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Blocking the effects of the vagus nerve ( cranial nerve #10 )

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What relieves anxiety and relaxes muscles?

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Sedatives -> benzodiazepines

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Valium, Ativan, and versed are all considered as what?

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sedatives

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opioids are?

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anlegesics and relieves pain

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Morpine, Fentanyl, and meperidine are all considered as?

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Analgesics -> opioids

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What stops the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as blocking the Vagus nerve?

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Anticholinergics

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what is it called when the vagus nerve is blocked?

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vagolysis

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Atropine, Glycopyrrolate, and Scopolamine are all called?

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Anticholinergic drugs

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which medications decrease saliva secretion?

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Atropine

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which anticholinergic medication is the most common?

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Atropine

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What stops nausea and vomiting?

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Gastric agents

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What neutralizes the acid of the stomach?

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Alkaline

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Antacids and antimetics are?

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Gastric agents

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Which neutralizes the acid of the stomach?

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Alkaline

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What is acid production or neutralize existing gastric acid?

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Antacids

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when H2 receptors of the stomach is stimulated it?

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makes acid release

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Zantac, pepcid, and Tagamet are?

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H2 blockers

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what decreases the potential for nausea/vomiting?

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antimetics

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Zofran - with dexamethasone PRN is considered as a?

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Steroid

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Zofran and scopolamine are?

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Antiemetic drugs

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What increases the GI tract movement and decreases aspiration?

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GI prokinetic

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What is another name for Reglan?

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Metoclopramide

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What regulates the GI tract?

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Reglan

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Auscultation

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Listening to the sounds of the body, especially heart and lungs

  • >>> Heart, Lungs, Abdomen

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Blood Pressure

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Measuring the force of blood against the vessel walls

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Drop in blood pressure in the way that vital organs wont receive enough blood is called

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shock

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Cardiogenic Shock

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  • When the heart suddenly can not pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

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Hypovolemic Shock

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  • an emergency condition in which severe blood or other fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body.

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Septic shock

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when the blood pressure drops dangerously low after an infection

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Capnometry

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Measure of expired carbon dioxide

  1. Very first sign of MH is increased exhaled CO2
  2. Effectiveness of patient respiration

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Electrocardiography

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  • Process of recording electrical activity of the heart

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What is used to record the heart rate and rhythm?

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Electrocardiography

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When injected between the bone and dura matter, this is considered as what type of injection?

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epidural

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Exsanguination

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to rener bloodless

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Intrathecally

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pertaining to within the spinal canal used for spinal anesthesia

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What is injected or applied topically to interrupt pain impulses at the nerve endings?

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Local anesthesia

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MAC means that?

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different types of anesthesia is used at the same time

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MAC stands for?

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Monitored anesthesia care

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Pulse oximetry

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A measure of the oxygen saturation of the blood; also measures heart rate

Purpose: assess respiratory function

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Oxygen saturation should be

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95% - 100%

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A method of anesthesia in which an agent is injected to block pain impulses a nerve plexus is called?

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regional anesthesia

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What is used to detect hypothermia and/or hyperthermia?

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thermometer

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What decreases metabolism?

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hypothermia

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What increases metabolism?

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hyperthermia

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Thermometer

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Instrument to measure temperature

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Consciousness Monitor

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  • Modified EEG
  • Purpose: used to assess patient’s level of awareness
  • Interprets and displays a reading between 0 and 100

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Conscious Monitor; a level 0 means?

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unconscious

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Conscious Monitor; a level 100 means?

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fully awake

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Conscious Monitor; what level means that the patient is good to start the procedure?

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less than 60

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Nerve Stimulator

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  • Device that stimulates a nerve and measures response
  • Purpose: assess neuromuscular function and blockade

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Arterial Lines used for:

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  • Measures blood pressure
  • Frequently sampling for ABG ( arterial blood gas )

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CVP lines

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  • Assess volume of blood returning to the heart
  • Used to assess the need for fluid replacement and to prevent fluid overload

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What is placed in the Vena CAVA?

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Central venous pressure lines

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CVP is about what?

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patient hydration

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Which vein are central veins?

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superior vena cava and inferior vena cava

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which arteries are central arteries

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aorta

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What is often used during Cardiac surgery, Lung transplantation, Liver transplantation ?

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Pulmonary Artery line

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Pulmonary Artery line

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  • Swan-Ganz catheter : Pulmonary artery catheter
  • Measures multiple types of pressures

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Cardiac output is??

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volume of blood leaving in one minute, 5 liter

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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

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  • Used to assess cardiac function
  • Probe is placed into esophagus, high frequency sound waves are emitted though tissue

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Cauda block

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In combination with general anesthesia for lower-extremity procedures in children

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Retrobulbar block

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  • Used for surgery for the back of the eyeball (cataract)

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Extremity block

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  • Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, or Dupuytren contracture

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What is another name for Lidocaine?

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Xylocaine

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What is another name for Bupivacaine

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Marcaine, Sensorcaine

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Another name for Ropivacaine?

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Naropin

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Another name for Mepivacaine?

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  • Carbocaine , polocaine

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Spinal Injection

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  • Injected into the subarachnoid space
  • Effects entire lower body

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Caudal Injection

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  • Injected in epidural space; sacrum
  • Usually in Labor and Delivery

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What is injected at a plexus of nerves

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extremity block