drug classes
Carbidopa-Levodopa belongs to which drug class
Dopaminergic Agents
what drug can cause acute opioid abstinence syndrome
naloxone
what is naloxone used for
opioid overdose reversal
a patient was given migraine medicine that is to be placed under the tongue. what is it?
ergotamine
which drug may worsen itchy skin (pruritis)
ergotamine
what is the prototype for anticholinergic agents
benztropine
name 3 drugs that can cause malignant hyperthermia
dantrolene, nitrous oxide, succinylcholine
Would an anesthetist use Methohexital to stop pain during a procedure?
no, it depresses the CNS to produce hypnosis and anesthesia WITHOUT analgesia
how long do the effects of pancuronium last
120-180 minutes
a child is experiencing parkinsonism effects from a medication. what will they most likely be given to counteract this
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
what are triptans used for
migraines
which drug may cause bronchospasms
pancuronium
A patient has severe ear and sinus pain after a procedure. Which anesthetic was she given?
nitrous oxide
which anesthetic has immediate onset
desflurane
A 36 year old female with hormonal problems is prescribed Dantrolene. What does this put the patient at higher risk for?
fatal liver injury
lidocaine is what type of anesthetic
local
which drug may cause seizures
lidocaine
A patient is given a medication to take when she has an aura before a migraine. What was she given?
Ergotamine
A pt is being prepared for surgery. Which of the anesthetics will be given first? morphine, nitrous oxide, succinylcholine
nitrous oxide
What effect may an older adult experience after undergoing an anesthetic?
skin breakdown
what is dantrolene
direct acting muscle relaxant
which drug may cause physical dependence
Buprenorphine
after being given pain relief medication, a patient has constricted pupils. What were they given
morphine
which anesthetic may be given by topical cream
lidocaine
this drug can be used to help reverse the effects of nondepolarizing NMJ blockers after surgery
Neostigmine