ACCS Drugs from Study Exam Questions and answers with solutions

ACCS Drugs from Study Exam Questions and answers with solutions

Fentanyl, Morphine, and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all Narcotics, what drug reverses the adverse
affects of decreased Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate? ✔✔Narcan
A drug that blocks pain is considered what class? ✔✔An Opiod
Ketorolac (Toradol) and Ibuprofen are Nsaids. Which drug out of these two have an adverse affect of
renal failure? ✔✔Toradol (Ketorolac)
Why are Nsaids used in combination with opiods? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔Physostigmine,
Phenobarbital is used for sedation and alcohol withdrawal issues
What type of agent is physostigmine? ✔✔An arousal agent, so this does NOT REVERSE. Mostly used on
barbiturates. Used with adverse affect of a decrease in HR, RR, and BP.