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! ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
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! STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
! Etomidate
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
! hypnotic intravenous anesthetic agent.
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
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! PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
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! Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
! short-acting intravenous anesthetic indicated Induction of anesthesia
for the induction of anesthesia and
supplementation of subpotent anesthesia
during short operative procedures.
Complications Medication Administration
Injection site pain!
Arrhythmia ! IV
Fast or slow heart rate !
Snoring !
Postop nausea
Contraindications/Precautions
Adrenal suppression (and prolonged therapy)!
Prolonged infusion associated with suppression of
endogenous cortisol and aldosterone production; formulation Nursing Interventions
is not intended for prolonged infusion!
Risk of toxicity may increae in patients with renal impairment; Implement breathing activities and
used caution; monitor renal function! other therapeutic exercises to
encourage ventilation and help
overcome any residual effects of
the anesthetic.!
Interactions !
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!Client Education
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Because of the risk of arrhythmias
and abnormal BP responses, use
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
caution during aerobic exercise
and other forms of therapeutic
Sedation exercise
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
!
!
! ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
!
! STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
! Etomidate
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
! hypnotic intravenous anesthetic agent.
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
!
! PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
!
! Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
! short-acting intravenous anesthetic indicated Induction of anesthesia
for the induction of anesthesia and
supplementation of subpotent anesthesia
during short operative procedures.
Complications Medication Administration
Injection site pain!
Arrhythmia ! IV
Fast or slow heart rate !
Snoring !
Postop nausea
Contraindications/Precautions
Adrenal suppression (and prolonged therapy)!
Prolonged infusion associated with suppression of
endogenous cortisol and aldosterone production; formulation Nursing Interventions
is not intended for prolonged infusion!
Risk of toxicity may increae in patients with renal impairment; Implement breathing activities and
used caution; monitor renal function! other therapeutic exercises to
encourage ventilation and help
overcome any residual effects of
the anesthetic.!
Interactions !
!
!
!
!
!
!Client Education
!
Because of the risk of arrhythmias
and abnormal BP responses, use
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
caution during aerobic exercise
and other forms of therapeutic
Sedation exercise
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
