Pharmacology
What drug class is levophed?
Vasopressor
The purpose of chest tube insertion includes (3 possible answers)
*re-establish negative pressure
*drain the pleural space
*allow for lung expansion in the presence of a collapsed lung(s).
The antidote to benzodiazepine is what?
Flumazenil
CVADs are placed in
large blood vessels such as subclavian and jugular veins.
Minimum fasting period for a regular meal is
8 hours or more
What drug class are metoclopramide (Reglan) and ondansetron in?
Antiemetics
The two types of pleural drainage units are ____ and ____. Both units have ____ chambers.
Dry and wet suction; 3
Tthe antidote to heparin is what?
Protamine Sulfate
Central venous pressure measures
blood pressure in the vena cavae, near the right atrium.
The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) require a preprocedure verification process that includes verifying relevant documentation (e.g., history and physical assessment, signed consent forms, nursing and preanesthetic assessment) and the results of any diagnostic studies (e.g., x-rays, biopsy reports). This Universal Protocol is known as what?
Surgical Time-Out or Time Out and Surgical Checklist
What drug class are diazepam, lorazepam (Ativan), & midazolam in?
Benzodiazepines
Water-seal chamber contains about ___ cm water and acts as a ___ way valve.
two; one
The antidote to opiods is what?
Naloxone
The Dacron cuff in tunneled catheters is used to
anchor the catheter provide stability and decrease infection risk.
The type of sedation used for procedures done outside of the OR is what?
Moderate to deep sedation
What drug class is atropine glycopyrrolate in?
Anticholinergics
If tidaling stops suddenly, the nurse should
assess the chest tube immediately.
What is the reversal agent for rocuronium (Zemuron) and vecuronium (Norcuron)?
Sugammadex (Bridion)
The difference between peripherally inserted and centrally inserted catheters is
the insertion site:
peripherally inserted catheters are inserted into a smaller peripheral vein.
centrally inserted catheters are inserted into a larger vein in the neck, chest or groin such as jugular or subclavian veins
Common pre-operative drugs administered to decrease hydrochloric acid, increase pH, and decrease gastric volume are part of what drug class?
histamine 2 receptor antagonists