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Adavan
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Do not use for preparkinsonian patients
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Halidol
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Antipsychotic(haliperidol)
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hydralazine
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BP med
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beta blockers with AAA should be carefully used because they can...
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mask sinus tachycardia which is usually the first sign of internal bleeding in a surgical patient.
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five intrinsic effects known to the benzo class of drugs. An example of a drug that has all of these...
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anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant
Lorazepam, aka Ativan |
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propofol
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milk of amnesia. unrelated to barbiturates and has replaced sodium thiopental as an induction agent because recovery is more rapid and clear.
Propofol is NOT an anesthetic and so must be combined with another pain med such as fentanyl for analgesia. |
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fentanyl
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mu opioid agonist that is 100 times more potent than morphine
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midazolam
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a benzodiazepine, also called Versed. Benzos produce sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and amnesic actions.
Benzos, as well as alcohol and barbiturates act on GABA receptors. They are rapid onset, low toxicity, high effectiveness medication but exhibit tolerance and withdrawal. |
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Ativan
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trade name for lorazepam. Most known for its short term management of severe anxiety. FDA advises against long term use(more than month)
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