Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist
Adrenergics - ANSWER-Generic name - epinenephrine
Trade name - Adrenalin
Action - Causes vasoconstriction resulting in reduced blood flow

Adrenergics - ANSWER-Generic name - phenylephrine hydrochloride
Trade name - Neosynephrine
Action - Stimulates alpha adrenergic receptors, causing vasoconstriction

Analgesics - ANSWER-Generic name - codeine sulfate
Trade name - Codeine
Action - Binds with opiate receptors in the CNS to decrease pain perception: ClassII
controlled substance

Analgesics - ANSWER-Generic name - fentanyl citrate
Trade name - Sublimaze
Action - Binds with opiate receptors in the CNS to decrease pain perception: ClassII
controlled substance

Analgesics - ANSWER-Generic name - meperidine hydrochlorice
Trade name - Demerol
Action - Binds with opiate receptors in the CNS to decrease pain perception: ClassII
controlled substance

Analgesics - ANSWER-Generic name - morphine sulfate
Trade name - Morphine
Action - Binds with opiate receptors in the CNS to decrease pain perception: ClassII
controlled substance

Analgesic antipyretic agents - ANSWER-Generic name - acetylsalicylic acid
Trade name - Aspirin
Action - Blocks prostaglandin synthesis to relieve pain; affects the thermo-regulatory
center of the hypothalamus to reduce temperature; impedes clotting

Analgesic antipyretic agents - ANSWER-Generic name - ibuprofen
Trade name - Advil
Action - Blocks prostaglandin synthesis to relieve pain; affects the thermo-regulatory
center of the hypothalamus to reduce temperature; impedes clotting

Analgesic antipyretic agents - ANSWER-Generic name - naproxen sodium
Trade name - Naprosyn
Action - Blocks prostaglandin synthesis to relieve pain; affects the thermo-regulatory
center of the hypothalamus to reduce temperature; impedes clotting

Analgesic antipyretic agents - ANSWER-Generic name - ketorolac tromethanmine

, Trade name - Toradol
Action - Blocks prostaglandin synthesis to relieve pain; affects the thermo-regulatory
center of the hypothalamus to reduce temperature; impedes clotting

Antianxiety - ANSWER-Generic name - midazolam hydrochloride
Trade name - Versed
Action - Depresses CNS by potentiating the effects of GABA (neurotransmitter)

Antianxiety - ANSWER-Generic name - diazepam
Trade name - Valium
Action - Depresses CNS by potentiating the effects of GABA (neurotransmitter)

Antianxiety - ANSWER-Generic name - lorazepam
Trade name - Ativan
Action - Depresses CNS by potentiating the effects of GABA (neurotransmitter)

Anti-arrhythmics - ANSWER-Generic name - lidocaine hydrochloride
Trade name - Xylocaine, Lignocaine
Action - Decreases depolarization & excitement of the Purjinke fibers of the heart

Anti-arrhythmics - ANSWER-Generic name - procainamide hydrochloride
Trade name - Pronestyl
Action - Decreases excitability & conduction velocity in the heart conduction pathway

Antibiotic Amino-glycosides - ANSWER-Generic name - gentamycin sulfate
Trade name - Garamycin
Action - Inhibits protein synthesis causing cell death - bacteriocidal

Antibiotic Penicillins - ANSWER-Generic name - Penicillin G
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Action - Inhibits cell wall synthesis during multiplication

Antibiotic Penicillins - ANSWER-Generic name - Ampicillin
Trade name - Ampicin
Action - Inhibits cell wall synthesis during multiplication

Antibiotic Cephalosporins - ANSWER-Generic name - cefazolin sodium
Trade name - Ancef, Kefzol
Action - 1st generation cephalosporin; inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antibiotic Cephalosporins - ANSWER-Generic name - cephalexin monohydrate
Trade name - Keflex
Action - 1st generation cephalosporin; inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antibiotic Cephalosporins - ANSWER-Generic name - cefotetan
Trade name - Cefotan