ACCS Drugs from Study Exam questions with correct answers

Fentanyl, Morphine, and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all Narcotics, what drug reverses the adverse affects of decreased Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate? Answer Narcan A drug that blocks pain is considered what class? Answer An Opiod Ketorolac (Toradol) and Ibuprofen are Nsaids. Which drug out of these two have an adverse affect of renal failure? Answer Toradol (Ketorolac) Why are Nsaids used in combination with opiods? Answer To reduce the amount of opiods used since Nsaids combat pain as well. Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam ( Ativan), Midazolam (Versed) are all anti anxiety medications. These drugs can also suppress respiratory drive, what drug reverses this adverse affect? Answer Flumazenil PHenobarbital and pentobarbital are barbiturates (usually now replaced by benzos) for treatment of ICU sedation and seizures. Adverse effect is a decrease is HR, RR, and BP. What drug reduces this, PH is a clue. Also, what differentiates these two drugs for a specific treatment? Answer Physostigmine, Phenobarbital is used for sedation and alcohol withdrawal issues What type of agent is physostigmine? Answer An arousal agent, so this does NOT REVERSE. Mostly used on barbiturates. Used with adverse affect of a decrease in HR, RR, and BP.