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A. Benzodiazepine
1. Midazolam Hydrochloride (Versed)
Classification:
Sedative
Mechanism of action
Depresses all levels of CNS, includinglimbic and reticular formation, probably
through increased action of GABA,which is major inhibitory neurotransmitterin brain.
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Indications:
Preoperative sedation
induction of general anesthesia
Adverse / Side Effects:
CNS: headache, involuntary movements,amnesia
CV: Variations in BP (hypotension) andpulse rate, cardiac arrest
GI: nausea, vomiting, hiccups
Respi: decreased respiratory rate, apnea
Other: pain
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Monitor BP, heart rate and rhythm,respirations, airway integrity, andarterial oxygen saturation during
procedure. Have oxygen andresuscitation equipment available incase of severe respiratory depression.
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2. Diazepam (Valium)
Mechanism of Action:
Depresses the CNS, probably bypotentiating GABA, an inhibitoryneurotransmitter, Produces skeletalmuscle relaxation by inhibiting spinalpolysynaptic afferent pathways, Hasanticonvulsant properties due toenhanced presynaptic inhibition.
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Indications:
management of anxiety, preoperative sedation,
conscious sedation, Provides light anesthesia
Adverse/Side Effects:
CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, depression,hangover, headache
Resp: respiratory depression CV: hypotension (IV only)
GI: constipation, diarrhea), nausea, vomiting; Derm: rashes; Local: pain (IM), phlebitis (IV), venous
thrombosis
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Monitor blood pressure, pulse, andrespiratory rate prior to and periodicallythroughout therapy and frequently during IVtherapy
Assess IV site frequently during
administration; diazepam may causephlebitis and venous thrombosis;
Anxiety: Assess degree of anxiety and levelof sedation (ataxia, dizziness, slurred speech)
prior to and periodically throughout therapy Muscle Spasms: Assess muscle spasm,
associated pain, and limitation ofmovement prior to and throughout therapy
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3 . Lorazepam(Ativan)
Mechanism of Action
Potentiates action of GABA, resulting inincreased neuronal inhibition and CNSdepression
Anxiolytic, Sedative-hypnotic
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Indications
Anxiety Insomnia
preoperative drug
Adverse effect/Side effect
CNS: drowsiness, lethargy, hangover,fainting, anterogade amnesia, restlessness,
psychosis CV: transient hypotension
GI: Dry mouth, abdominal discomfort
GU: Urinary Retention, incontinence.
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Nursing Responsibilities
Warn patient to avoid hazardous activities until thedrugs CNS effects are known
Tell patient not to drink alcohol or smoke duringtherapy
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1. Secobarbital Sodium
Mechanism of Action
Depresses sensory cortex, decreasesmotor activity, alters cerebellar functionand produces drowsiness, sedation and
hypnosis. Sedative-hypnotic, anti-convulsant
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Indications
Preoperative sedation
Insomnia
Adverse effect/Side effect
CNS: drowsiness, lethargy, hangover,
paradoxical excitement in geriatric patients RESP:Respiratory depression
G.I: Nausea and vomiting.
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Nursing Responsibilities
Warn patient to avoid activities thatrequire mental alertness or physical
coordination. For inpatient, supervisewalking and raise side rails.
Inform patient that morning hangover is
common after hypnotic dose, whichsuppresses REM sleep.
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2. Pentobarbital
Mechanism of Action
Depresses sensory cortex, decreasesmotor activity, alters cerebellar functionand produces drowsiness, sedation andhypnosis.
Anticonvulsant, sedative-hypnotic
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Indications
Preoperative sedation
Adverse/Side Effects:
CNS: drowsiness, lethargy, hangover
GI: nausea, vomiting
Respi: respiratory depression
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Nursing Responsibilities
Warn patient to avoid activities thatrequire mental alertness or physicalcoordination. For inpatient, supervise
walking and raise side rails. Inform patient that morning hangover is
common after hypnotic dose, which
suppresses REM sleep.
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Indications:
Duodenal and gastric ulcer.
Adverse/Side Effect:
CNS: vertigo, malaise
EENT: blurred vision Hepatic: jaundice.
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Dont use aluminum-based needles orequipment when mixing or giving drugparenterally because drug isincompatible with aluminum.
Remind patient taking drugs once dailyto take it h.s.
Instruct patient to take drug drug with or
without food. Instruct patient not to smoke. Smoking
may increase gastric secretion andworsen disease.
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2. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Mechanism of action
Reversibly and competitively blocks
histamine at H2 receptors, particularlythose in gastric parietal cells, leading toinhibition of gastric acid secretion.
Antiulcerative
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Indications
Duodenal and gastric ulcer
Adverse/Side Effects:
CNS: confusion, dizziness, headaches
GI: mild and transient diarrhea
CV: bradycardia Hematologic: thrombocytopenia, aplastic
anemia; Hepatic: Jaundice;Musculoskeletal: Muscle pains.
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Nursing implications
Give medications with meals Remind patient not to take antacid within 1 hour of taking
drug.
Instruct patient to immediately report black tarry stools,diarrhea, confusion, or rash.
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D. Inhalation Gases
1. Oxygen
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2. Nitrous Oxide
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3. Desflurane (Suprane)
Mechanism of Action
causes general anesthesia (loss of
consciousness) before and during surgery.It is breathed in (inhaled). Althoughdesflurane can be used by itself,
combinations of anesthetics are oftenused together. This helps produce moreeffective anesthesia in some patients.
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Indication
Anesthetic
Adverse/Side Effects More common
Coughing
nausea or vomiting
Less common or rareDizziness
headacheirritated or red eyesnervousness and restlessnesssore throat
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Nursing implications
General anesthetics may cause some people to feel
drowsy, tired, or weak for a while after they have beengiven. They may also cause problems with coordinationand one's ability to think. Therefore, for about 24 hours (orlonger if necessary) after receiving a general anesthetic, donot drive, use machines, or do anything else that could bedangerous if you are not alert.
Unless otherwise directed by your doctor or dentist, do notdrink alcoholic beverages or take other CNS depressants(medicines that slow down the nervous system, possiblycausing drowsiness) for about 24 hours after you havereceived a general anesthetic. To do so may add to theeffects of the anesthetic. Some examples of CNSdepressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever,other allergies, or colds; other sedatives, tranquilizers, orsleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics;barbiturates; medicine for seizures; and muscle relaxants.
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4. Halothane (Fluothane)
Mechanism of Action
Inducing general anesthesia and with
other medications to provide anesthesiaduring short surgeries.
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Indications
Halothane is indicated for the inductionand maintenance of general anesthesia.
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Adverse reactions/side effects
Hepatic necrosis
cardiac arrest
hypotension
respiratory arrest
cardiac arrhythmias
Hyperpyrexia Shivering
nausea and emesis.
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Nursing Implication
The uterine relaxation obtained with Halothane, unlesscarefully controlled, may fail to respond to ergotderivatives and oxytocic posterior pituitary extract(oxytocin injection).
Halothane increases cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
Therefore, in patients with markedly raised intracranialpressure, if Halothane is indicated, administrationshould be preceded by measures ordinarily used toreduce cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Ventilation shouldbe carefully assessed, and it may be necessary to assistor control ventilation to insure adequate oxygenationand carbon dioxide removal.
The patient should be closely observed for signs ofoverdosage, i.e., depression of blood pressure, pulserate and ventilation, particularly during assisted orcontrolled ventilation.
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Indications
Isoflurane, may be used for inductionand maintenance of general anesthesia
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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Respiratory depression hypotension and arrhythmias Shivering Nausea
vomiting hyperkalemia
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Nursing Implications
If side effects occur, discontinuance oftriggering agents (e.g., Isoflurane),administration of intravenous dantrolenesodium, and application of supportivetherapy. Such therapy includes vigorousefforts to restore body temperature tonormal, respiratory and circulatory
support as indicated, and managementof electrolyte-fluid-acid-basederangements.
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E. Intravenous Anesthetics
1. Etomidate
Mechanism of Action
Inducing general anesthesia and withother medications to provide anesthesia
during short surgeries. It may also be usedfor other conditions as determined byyour doctor.
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Indications
Anesthetic
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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Brief pain in the veins coughing; drowsiness
hiccups; nausea
temporary uncontrollable musclemovements
vomiting.
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Nursing Implications
Etomidate may cause drowsiness for up to 24 hours.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anythingelse that could be dangerous until you know howyou react to Etomidate. Using Etomidate alone, withcertain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessenyour ability to drive or to perform other potentiallydangerous tasks.
Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after usingEtomidate.
Use Etomidate with caution in the ELDERLY,especially those with high blood pressure, becausethey may be more sensitive to its effects on theheart.
Etomidate is not recommended for use in CHILDRENyounger than 10 years of age. Safety andeffectiveness in this age group have not beenconfirmed.
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F. Antiemetics
1. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Mechanism of Action Acts on chemoreceptor trigger zone to
inhibit nausea and vomiting. Relieves
nausea and vomiting, singns andsymptoms of psychosis, and anxiety.
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INDICATIONS
mild to severe nausea and vomiting.
Antipsychotic, antiemetic, anxiolytic
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ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS
CNS: sedation, dizzines G.I: dry mouth, constipation
EENT: blurred vision.
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Nursing responsiblities:
Advise patient to wear protectiveclothing when exposed to sunlight.
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2. Droperidol (Inapsine)
Mechanism of Action:
Droperidol is used to reduce nausea and
vomiting caused by surgery or othermedical procedures.
sedative, tranquilizer, and anti-nausea
medication.
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Indication:
mild to severe nausea and vomiting
Adverse Effect:
dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding
heartbeat, fever, stiff muscles, confusion,sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats,tremor (uncontrolled shaking), confusion,hallucinations.
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Before receiving droperidol, asses patient if
he/she has:
heart disease;
heart rhythm disorder;
congestive heart failure;
high blood pressure;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low
potassium);
liver or kidney disease;
a history of alcohol abuse.
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3. Promethazine Hydrochloride
(Phenergan)
Mechanism of Action
Blocks the effect of histamine. Has inhibitoryeffect on the chemoreceptor trigger zone inthe medulla, resulting in antiemeticproperties. Alters the effects of dopamine in
the CNS. Possesses significant anticholinergicactivity. Produces CNS depression byindirectly decreased stimulation of the CNSreticular system.
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Indication:
Treatment of various allergic conditionsand motion sickness. Preoperativesedation. Treatment and prevention ofnausea and vomiting. Adjunct toanesthesia and analgesia.
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Adverse Effect:
CNS: confusion, disorientation, sedation,
dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, CV: bradycardia, hypertension,
hypotension, tachycardia
GI: constipation, dry mouth, nausea andvomiting
GU: urinary retention
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Nursing Responsibility:
Monitor BP, PR, RR frequently in patients receivingIV doses.
Assess patient for nausea and vomiting beforeand after administration.
If administered IV, assess for burning and pain atIV site. If pain occurs, discontinue administrationimmediately.
When administering Promethazine concurrentlywith opiod analgesics, supervise ambulationclosely to prevent injury from increased sedation.
To minimize GI irritation, administer PO meds with
food, water, or milk. IM injection is the preferred parenteral route of
administration. Inject deep IM into large musclemass.
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1. Heparin
Mechanism of Action
Accelerates formation of antithrombin III-thrombin complex and deactivates
thrombin, preventing conversion offibrinogen to fribrin
Decrease ability to clot.
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Indication
Treatment of various allergic conditions
and motion sickness. Preoperative sedation.
Treatment and prevention of nausea
and vomiting.
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Adverse Effect: CNS: fever EENT: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, lacrimation SKIN: irritation, mild pain, hematoma
Nursing Responsibility: Monitor PTT values.
Monitor platelet counts regularly
Instruct patient and family to watch for signs ofbleeding and to immediately notify physician. Tell patient to avoid OTC medications containing
aspirin, or any drugs that may interact with heparin.
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Analgesic
Morphine Sulfate
Narcotic Analgesic
Mechanism of action
Relieves pain by stimulating opiatereceptors in CNS
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Indication
relief of moderate to severe acute andchronic pain
adjunct to anesthesia
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Adverse effects
CV: Hypotension
CNS: Lightheadedness; dizziness
SKIN: Sweating
EENT: Blurred vision
GI: Nausea; vomiting
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Nursing Responsibilities
Assess type, location and intensity of pain
before and 3060 min after administration.
Assess vital signs before and periodicallyduring therapy.
Assist patient with ambulation. Keepsiderails up and call bell within reach.
Evaluate therapeutic response. Prolongeduse may lead to physical dependence and
tolerance. Progressively higher doses maybe necessary to control pain in patientsreceiving long-term therapy.
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Anti-inflammatory/Immunosuppressant
Hydrocortisone (Solu-cortef)
Mechanism of action
Short-acting glucocorticoid that depressesformation, release, and activity of endogenousmediators of inflammation includingprostaglandins, kinins, histamine, liposomal
enzymes, and complement system. Alsomodifies body's immune response.
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Indications
dermatologic diseases
allergic and inflammatory ophthalmicprocesses
tuberculous meningitis
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Adverse effects
CNS: Convulsionsvertigo; headache
DERM: Impaired wound healing; thin,fragile skin
EENT: increased IOP; glaucoma;
exophthalmos GI: nausea; vomiting
Nursing responsibilities
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Nursing responsibilities
Monitor for covert infections. If local irritation occurs with topical use,
discontinue and notify health care provider. Following dosage reduction or therapy
withdrawal, monitor for signs of adrenal
insufficiency, including fatigue, anorexia,nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss,weakness, dizziness or low blood sugar.
Notify health care provider of weight gain,
swelling, muscle weakness, black tarrystools, hematemesis, facial puffiness,menstrual irregularities, prolonged sorethroat, fever, cold or signs of infection.
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Emergency Drugs
Epinephrine Hydrochloride (Vasopressor)
Stimulates both alpha-and beta-receptors (alpha-receptors at high
doses; beta1 - and beta2 -receptors atmoderate doses) within sympatheticnervous system. Relaxes smooth muscleof bronchi and iris and is antagonist ofhistamine.
di i
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Indication
treatment and prophylaxis of cardiac
arrest relief of bronchial asthma
life-threatening asthma attacks
characterized by wheezing, dysypena,and inability to breathe
Adverse effects
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Adverse effects
CV: Cardiac arrhythmias and excessive
hypertension; palpitations CNS: Anxiety; headache; restlessness;
tremor; weakness
GI: Nausea; vomiting RESPIRATORY: Shortness of breath
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Nursing responsibilities
Monitor vital signs frequently.
Assess lung sounds for wheezes.
Monitor ECG, skin color, tremors,
nervousness, and agitation.
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Atropine Sulfate(Anticholinergic/antispasmodic)
Mechanism of action
Promotes peripheral
anticholinergic/antispasmodic action(decreases GI motility); provides mildsedation.
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Indications
Possibly effective for treatment of
irritable bowel syndrome and acuteenterocolitis
as adjunctive therapy for duodenal
ulcer.
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Adverse effects
CV: Palpitations; bradycardia;
tachycardia; CNS: Headache;nervousness; drowsiness
SKIN: Urticaria and other dermal
manifestations of allergic reaction EENT: Blurred vision
GI: nausea; vomiting;
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Nursing responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and LOC. Note anysigns of hyperactivity or sedation.
Monitor I&O and bowel sounds. Notify
physician of abdominal distention. In patient with chronic lung disease,
monitor lung sounds and effectiveness of
cough.