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Why is it important to monitor liver and kidney function when administering non-narcotic analgesics such as ketorolac?
Why is it important to monitor liver and kidney function when administering non-narcotic analgesics such as ketorolac?
- To detect and manage potential liver or kidney damage. (correct)
- To enhance the sedative effects of the analgesics.
- To ensure adequate pain relief.
- To prevent potential allergic reactions.
A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which medication would be appropriate to prescribe preoperatively for sedation and amnesia?
A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which medication would be appropriate to prescribe preoperatively for sedation and amnesia?
- Ondansetron
- Ketorolac
- Propofol
- Midazolam (correct)
During which phase of surgery is propofol primarily used for anesthesia?
During which phase of surgery is propofol primarily used for anesthesia?
- Preoperative anxiety reduction
- Intraoperative induction and maintenance of anesthesia (correct)
- Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Postoperative pain management
Why are antiemetics like ondansetron prescribed during the perioperative period?
Why are antiemetics like ondansetron prescribed during the perioperative period?
In the postoperative period, which class of medications is commonly prescribed to manage pain?
In the postoperative period, which class of medications is commonly prescribed to manage pain?
A patient reports a history of motion sickness. Which preoperative medication would be most appropriate to prevent nausea and vomiting?
A patient reports a history of motion sickness. Which preoperative medication would be most appropriate to prevent nausea and vomiting?
Which of the following is a consideration when administering antibiotics preoperatively?
Which of the following is a consideration when administering antibiotics preoperatively?
A patient is given diazepam before surgery. For what primary effect is this medication administered?
A patient is given diazepam before surgery. For what primary effect is this medication administered?
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following medications is used for pain control and sedation?
During the intraoperative phase, which of the following medications is used for pain control and sedation?
A patient with a known allergy to morphine requires postoperative pain relief. Which medication is the MOST appropriate alternative?
A patient with a known allergy to morphine requires postoperative pain relief. Which medication is the MOST appropriate alternative?
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Antiemetics
Antiemetics
Medications used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Non-Narcotic Analgesics
Non-Narcotic Analgesics
Medications used to relieve pain without narcotics.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
Medications used for sedation and amnesia, reducing anxiety.
Sedative-Hypnotics
Sedative-Hypnotics
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Antibiotics (PreOp)
Antibiotics (PreOp)
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Narcotic Analgesics
Narcotic Analgesics
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Liver and Kidney Function Monitoring
Liver and Kidney Function Monitoring
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Study Notes
- Perioperative medications include PreOp, IntraOp, and PostOp medications.
Preoperative Medications
- Antiemetics prevent nausea and vomiting.
- Metoclopramide (Reglan) is an antiemetic.
- Ondansetron (Zofran) is an antiemetic.
- Promethazine (Phenergan) is an antiemetic.
- Scopolamine (Transdermal Patch) is an antiemetic.
- Non-narcotic analgesics provide pain relief.
- Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic analgesic.
- Ketorolac (Toradol) is a non-narcotic analgesic.
- Liver function (ALT, AST) and kidney function (BUN, creatinine) should be monitored.
- Anti-anxiety/Benzodiazepines provide sedation and amnesia.
- Midazolam (Versed) is an anti-anxiety/benzodiazepine.
- Diazepam (Valium) is an anti-anxiety/benzodiazepine.
- Sedative-hypnotics are for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
- Propofol (Diprivan) is a sedative-hypnotic.
- Antibiotics prevent infection.
- The class of antibiotic depends on the surgery type.
Intraoperative Medications
- Sedative-hypnotics are used for anesthesia induction and maintenance.
- Propofol (Diprivan) is a sedative-hypnotic.
- Benzodiazepines are for sedation and amnesia.
- Midazolam (Versed) is a benzodiazepine.
- Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine.
- Narcotic analgesics provide pain control and sedation.
- Morphine is a narcotic analgesic.
- Fentanyl is a narcotic analgesic.
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is a narcotic analgesic.
Postoperative Medications
- Antiemetics include ondansetron, metoclopramide, promethazine, and scopolamine.
- Non-narcotic analgesics include acetaminophen and ketorolac (Toradol).
- Narcotic analgesics provide pain control.
- Morphine is a narcotic analgesic.
- Fentanyl is a narcotic analgesic.
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is a narcotic analgesic.
- Antibiotics prevent infection, and are selected based on surgical needs.
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