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