ACCS Kettering: Pharmacology, Questions and answers. Verified. Rated A+

ACCS Kettering: Pharmacology, Questions and answers. Verified. Rated A+ Chronotropic - -Increase rate of heart Inotropic - -Increase contractility-squeeze Mucomyst is used to - -liquefy thick secreations acetaminophen OD Dornase Alpha (Pulmozyme) - -Cystic fibrosis Pentamidine (nebupent) - -AIDS patients Propofol/Diprivan-sedative - -major disadvantage is hypotension awakening occurs 10-15mins after stopping Rapid bolus starts effect in 1min Etomidate-sedative - -Does not effect HR, MAP, SV,CO Ketamine-sedative - -Increases ICP Sedation goal for Ramsay Sedation Scale - -3 responds to verbal commands RASS - -0=alert and calm -1=drowsy not fully alert but wakes to voice -2=light sedation, awakens with eyecontact to voice Versed - -Benzo sedation short term sedation, duration of action Haldol-sedative - -patients with delirium,agitation, anxiety onset 10-20mins lasts for hours