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What is the classification and perioperative use of diazepam(Valium) |
Benzodiazepines/ antianxiety agents used to decrease anxiety, induce sedation, and provide amnesiac effects
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What is the classification and perioperative use of lorazepam(Ativan)
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Benzodiazepines/ antianxiety agents used to decrease anxiety, induce sedation, and provide amnesiac effects
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What is the classification and perioperative use of labetolol(Normodyne)
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Betablocker/ antihypertensives/antianginals used in the management of hypertension.
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What is the classification and perioperative use of fentanyl(Sublimaze)
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Opioid analgesic used for pain releif during preop procedures
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What is the classification and perioperative use of morphine(Duramorph)
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Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain
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What is the classification and perioperative use of famotidine(Pepcid)
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Histamine H2 Antagonist used to decrease the secretion of gastric acid
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What is the classification and perioperative use of ranitidine(Zantac)
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Histamine H2 antagonist used to decrease the secretion of gastric acid
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What is the classification and preoperative use of midazolam(Versed)
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Benzodiazepines/ sedative hypnotics/antianxiety agents used to provide sedation and amnesia during procedures (conscious sedation)
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What is the classification and preoperative use of scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)
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Anticholinergics/antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting
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What is the classification and preoperative use of atropine(Isopto-Atropine)
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Anticholinergics used to decrease oral and respiratory secretions
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What is the classification and properative use of cefazolin(Ancef)
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Antibiotics used to prevent postoperative infection
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What is the classification and preoperative use of ondansetron (Zofran)
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Antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting
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What is the classification and perioperative use of metoclopramide(Reglan)
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Antiemetics used to increase gastric emptying to prevent nausea and vomiting
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What is the classification and perioperative use of ranitidine(Zantac)
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Histamine H2 receptor antagonists used to decrease gastric acid secretion
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What is the classification and perioperative use of famotidine (Pepcid)
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Histamine H2 receptor antagonists used to decrease gastric acid secretion
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What is the classification of the anesthetic agent thiopental (Pentothal)
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Barbiturates
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What are the advantages of using thiopental (Pentothal) for anesthesia induction
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Rapid induction and duration of action less than 5 minutes
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That are the disadvantages of using thiopental (Pentothal) for anesthesia induction
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myocardial depression, hypotension, and respiratory depression
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What are the nursing intervention assosiated with thiopental (Pentothal) use
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Observe for nausea and vomiting
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What is the classification of the anesthetic agent propofol (Diprivan)
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Nonbarbiturate Hypnotic
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What are the advantages for using propofol (Diprivan) for anethesia induction
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Has rapid onset and metabolic clearance and can be used both for induction and maintenance
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What are the disadvantages for using propofol (Diprivan) for anesthesia induction
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May cause bradycardia, hypotension, apnea, nausea and vomiting, and hiccups
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What are the nursing interventions associated with propofol (Diprivan) use
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Monitor for postoperative hypotension, bradycardia, and serum triglyceride elevation
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What is the classification of the anesthetics isoflurane (Forane)
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Volatile Liquids (Inhalation Agents)
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What are the advantages of using isoflurane (Forane)
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skeletal muscle relaxation, no increase in ventricular irritability, not toxic to the kidneys or liver and resists metabolic breakdown
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What are the disadvantages of using isoflurane (Forane)
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respiratory depression, hypotension, myocardial depression, and may be unsuitable for coronary heart disease
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What are the nursing interventions associated with isoflurane (Forane)
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Assess for cardiopulmonary depression with hypotension, prlonged respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting
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What are the advantages of using desflurane (Suprane)
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fastest onset and emergence, widely used in ambulatory settings, and has the least postoperative cognitive dysfunction
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What are the disadvantages of using desflurane (Suprane)
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respiratory depression, hypotension, myocardial depression and may not be suitable for coronary heart disease
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What are the nursing interventions associated with desflurane (Suprane)
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assess for cardiopulmonary depression with hypotension, prolonged respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting
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