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Surgical Technology Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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Undergraduate 2
05/05/2009

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Can cocaine be injected?
Definition
No
Term
In what type of surgeries would cocaine be used?
Definition
ENT
Term
What is the function of the liver?
Definition

- Metabolism (break something down)

- The breakdown product is then excreted through the kidney

 

Term
What type of block contains epidural or caudal blocks?
Definition
Regional
Term
What is a plexus?
Definition
A nerve bundle or group of nerves
Term
What does an EKG monitor?
Definition
The heart
Term
What is acetacholine?
Definition

A neurotransmitter that goes accross the neuromuscular juntion.

It is a depolarizing muscle relaxer

Term
What are Benzodiazapines?
Definition
Sedatives
Term
During what phase do you start surgery?
Definition
The maintenance phase
Term
How can you administer intraoperative anesthesia?
Definition

-Inhalation

- IV- allows for longer procedures

Term
What is "onset"?
Definition
The time you administer the medications until the time you see the effects of the medication
Term
What has a physiological and Physical dependence and an addictive quality?
Definition
A controlled substance
Term
What are some side effects of a controlled substance?
Definition

physiological dependence

physical dependence

addictive

Term
What medicine is placed in between the gum and cheek?
Definition
Buccal
Term
What happens if someone is in repiratory distress with morphine?
Definition

-Give 100% O2

- The person will be on ventilator longer

Term
What are the properties of morphine?
Definition

-Natural

-Opiate

-Addictive narcotic

-Derived from opium poppy

Term
What is a systemic hemostatic agent?
Definition
Vitamin K (potassium)
Term
What is an example of an anticoagulant?
Definition
Heparin
Term
2 pints= _______mL
Definition
2 pints= 1000mL
Term
What is the action of Lacix?
Definition
it is a diuretic (gets rid of water weight)
Term
name a vasoconstrictor
Definition
Epi (Cardiac stimulant)
Term
How do hemostatic agents work?
Definition

-They promote coagulation

-They constrict vessels

Term
What treats metabolic acidosis?
Definition
Sodium Bicarb
Term
500mL= _____Pints
Definition
500mL= 1Pint
Term
Why do we use hemostatic agents?
Definition
To control/stop bleeding
Term
What is an example of a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant?
Definition
Succinycholine
Term
What do you put on gelfoam?
Definition
Thrombin
Term
What is demerol?
Definition

-Narcotic

-Controlled substance

Term
What is Atropine used for?
Definition
Decrease secretions
Term
What is another name for Avitene?
Definition
Hemostatic Agent
Term
What are drugs with addictive properties called?
Definition
Controlled substances
Term
Where do we get drugs from?
Definition
Minerals, Animals, plants
Term
During opthamology, what enzyme would be added to local anesthetic?
Definition
Wydase
Term
30cc syringe contains ____oz?
Definition
1oz
Term
30mm=_______oz
Definition
30mm= 1oz
Term
What is Oxitocine used for?
Definition
Uterine contractions
Term
1in= ______cm
Definition
1in= 2.54cm
Term
What is a drug used to prevent a disease?
Definition
Vaccine
Term
What is Dantroline used for?
Definition

-To treat malignant hyperthermia

-Muscle relaxant

Term

What is another name for Epinephrine?

 

Definition
Adrenaline
Term
How many cm are there in a meter?
Definition
100
Term
What is another name for Ponticaine?
Definition
Tetricaine HCL
Term
What is used to stain the cells of the cervix?
Definition
Lugol's solution
Term
What is an antagonist to opioid (narcotics)?
Definition
narcan
Term
Where do we not get drugs from?
Definition
Protein
Term
Know how to spell Benadryl
Definition
BENADRYL
Term
What are sedatives used for?
Definition
Relieve anxiety
Term
What does GTT stand for?
Definition
Drop
Term
What local anesthetics are injectable?
Definition

Lidocaine

Mepivicaine

Bupivicaine

Term
What is a non-injectable local anesthetic?
Definition
Cocaine
Term
What is an example of a Barbiturate?
Definition
Pentathol
Term
What are the duties of a Surgical Technologist and the circulator when administering medications?
Definition

Circulator:

1- obtain correct medication

2- deliver medication to the sterile filed using aseptic technique

3- document all medications used from sterile field

 

ST:

1- identify medication

2- accept medication

3- label the medication immediately

4- pass the medication to the surgeon as requested.

Term
What is Hispan used for?
Definition

-Thinning of the blood

-Ex) for someone who does not want a transfusion becuase of their religion

Term
What are some problems with steroids?
Definition

-Heart problems from long term use

-Depletes Calcium

-Decrease of Immune System

Term
What are steroids used for?
Definition
Inflammation
Term
What is the purpose of Epinephrine?
Definition

-Vasoconstriction

-Smaller doses of other medications can be used

Term
What do you use to prevent hemmorhage after birth?
Definition
Patocin
Term
What is the US Pharmacopia?
Definition
Official listing of all drugs
Term
2L=_______ quarts
Definition
2L= 2quarts
Term
1lb= ______kg
Definition
1lb= 2.2kg
Term
1L = ________quarts
Definition
1L= 1Qt
Term
1000mL= ______L
Definition
1000mL= 1L
Term
What is dextrose?
Definition

-Energy

-Calories

-Glucose

Term
Can you get narcotics over the counter?
Definition
No
Term
What is an example of a diuretic?
Definition
Lasix
Term
What are some common sedatives?
Definition

-Versed

-Ativan

-Valium

Term
What are some common Opioid Analgesics?
Definition

-Morphine

-Demerol

-Sublimaze

Term
What are some common Antacids?
Definition

-Pepcid

-Zantac

-Tagament

Term
What are some common Antiemetics?
Definition

-Zofran

-Reglan

Term
What are some common Anticholergenics?
Definition

-Atropine

-Robinul

-Transderm Scop

Term
What are some common Hypnotics?
Definition

-Pentothol

-Brevital

-Propofol

-ketamine

-Etomidate

Term
What are 2 examples of reversal agents for non-depolarizing muscle relaxants?
Definition

-Prostigmin

-Tensilon

Term
How are drugs classified?
Definition
-By what system is affected
Term
Why do we call something a sedative?
Definition
because they are given to relieve anxiety. they may also have an amnesic effect and antiemetic effect.
Term
Cricoid pressure or Sellick Maneuver
Definition
Is used to prevent gastric contents from entering the trachea and lungs.
Term
List some common diuretics
Definition

-Bumex

-Edecrin

-Lasix

-Naturin

-Aldactone

 

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