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what are the 1st line opioids for analgesia
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morphine
hydromorphone fentanyl |
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what are the equivalent doses of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
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morphine: 10mg
hydromorphone 1.5mg fentanyl: 0.1mg |
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what is the main SE of morphine
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histamine release (avoid in hemodynamically unstable patients)
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what is the man SE of fentanyl
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muscle rigidity @ high doses
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Jen is in pain and requires a IVP dose of morphine every 30 minutes what should be done
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if pt needs IVP doses more often than 2 hrs give CONTINUOUS INFUSION OF OPIOID
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what can be done to treat the Respiratory/CNS depression when patients use opioids for pain
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naloxone 0.4mg as needed
-dilute to 10ml in 0.9% NaCl and give in 0.5ml increments |
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what can be done to prevent/manage physical dependence to opioids
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daily analgesic interruption
systematic titration |
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what is PCA by proxy
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when family members are administering the PCA for the pt this can lead to OD
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which opioids should be avoided
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meperidine
codeine mixed opioid agonist-antagonist |
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what are the AE of meperidine
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neuroexcitation
seizures accumulates with repetitive dosing and can lead to renal insufficiency |
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what are the mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
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nalbuphine
butorphenol buprenorphine -may elicit withdrawal symptoms |
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what are the NSAIDS used for treatment of pain
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ketorlac
ibuprofen naproxen |
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what are the AE of NSAIDS
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GI bleed
renal impairment platelet inhibition |
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what are the APAP used in pain use
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IV - ofirmev
PO - tylenol |
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what are the AE of APAP drugs
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liver toxicity - therefore avoid in cirrhosis patients or those with history of chronic alcohol abuse
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what is the preferred method of administering opioids
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IV Push or continuous infusion instead of giving on a "as needed basis"
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what is the preferred opioid for analgesia in acute distress
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fentanyl
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what is the preferred opioid for hemodynamic or renal insufficiency
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fentanyl or hydromorphone
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what is the preferred opioid for scheduled intermittent therapy
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morphine or hydromorphone
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delerium is anxiety or agitation
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agitation
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pain is anxiety or agitation
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agitation
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hypoxia/hypotension/hypoglycemia are anxiety or agitation
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agitation
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drug AE are anxiety or agitation
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agitation
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sleep deprivation are anxiety or agitation
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anxiety
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what are the consequences of Anxiety/Agitation
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removal of therapeutic devices
PTSD/unpleasant recall increased O2 consumption ventilator dysynchrony |
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deep sedation is typically for
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severe respiratory failure
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light sedation is typically for
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to prevent mild anxiety or agitation
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what are the drug options for sedation
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BZD - midazolam, lorazepam, diazepam
Propofol Dexmedetomidine |
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what are the properties of BZDs in general
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sedative and hypnotic activity
promote anterograde amnesia |
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how is midazolam eliminated
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renally
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what sedative can't be given to patient suffering from renal failure
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midazolam (renally eliminated)
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what is the preferred agent for intermitten dosing in ongoing sedation
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lorazepam
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what are the SE of lorazepam
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due to its PEG vehicle
-renal insufficiency, lactic acidosis, hyperosmolar state -this occurs with prolonged infusions or high doses |
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what is the preferred agent when rapid awakening is needed
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propofol
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what are the properties of propofol
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promotes amnesia
rapid onset short duration |
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at high doses propofol acts as a
at low doses propofol acts as a |
high doses - general anesthetic
low doses - sedative/hypnotic |
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Jane is suffering from pain due to increase intraocular pressure what agent can be used for sedation
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propfol - can treat high intraocular pressure
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what sedative can also manage refractory SE
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propofol
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what sedative requires dedicated IV catheter
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propofol
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what are the SE of Propofol
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Respiratory depression
Cardiovascular depression Hypertriglyceridemia Propofol infusion syndrome |
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what are signs of Propofol Infusion Syndrome
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metabolic acidosis
cardiact arrest dislipidemia acute renal failure rhabdomyolysis hypotension |
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what dose of propofol is associated with Propofol Infusion Syndrome
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>5mg/kg/hr for a duration of 48 hrs
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what sedative has analgesia properties
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Dexmedetomidine
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what sedative has anxiolysis
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dexmedetomidine
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what is Dexmedetomidine FDA approved for
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sedation of initially mechanically ventilated patients during treatment in the ICU for < 24 hrs
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what are the SE of Dexmedetomidine
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hypotension
dry mouth bradycardia |
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what sedative doesn't have respiratory depression
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dexmedetomidine
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what sedative can be used to fascilitate weaning off of ventilator
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dexmedetomidine
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if patient has ACUTE AGITATION what should you give them
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Midazolam 2-5 mg IVP q 5-15 min until event controlled
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for short term sedation < 24 hrs what are you options
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propofol
midazolam dexmedetomidine |
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for intermediate sedation (24-72 hrs) what are your options
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propofol
lorazepam midazolam |
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for long term sedation (>72 hrs) what are your options
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lorazepam
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