hosp lab - quiz 7 counseling pts

succinylcholine/Anectine

Indication(s): Paralytic for endotracheal intubation, surgery, or mechanical ventilation

vecuronium

Indication(s): Paralytic for endotracheal intubation, surgery, or mechanical ventilation

rocuronium

Indication(s): Paralytic for endotracheal intubation or mechanical ventilation during surgery

cisatracurium/Nimbex

Indication(s): Paralytic for endotracheal intubation or mechanical ventilation during surgery

Note: Metabolized by Hofmann elimination (independent of renal or hepatic function)

sugammadex/Bridion

Indication(s): Reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium or vecuronium

neostigmine/Bloxiverz

Indication(s): Reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents after surgery

haloperidol/Haldol

BBW: Increased risk of mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis

Side effect(s): May cause extrapyramidal symptoms

chlorpromazine

BBW: Increased risk of mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis

Side effect(s): May cause extrapyramidal symptoms

droperidol

BBW: QT prolongation and serious arrhythmias

ziprasidone/Geodon

Contraindication(s): QT prolongation; do not use with QT risk

Note(s): For IM use only; do not administer IV;

zoledronic acid/Zometa, Reclast

Note: Do not confuse Zometa and Reclast:

Zometa is used for hypercalcemia of malignancy

Reclast is used for osteoporosis; dosed yearly