Review Pharmacology For The Surgical Technologist

Which of the three basic measurement systems are preferred in surgery?

What are the sources of drugs used today?

Who is the governing body that regulates drugs?

List two different clinical drug references to look up indications for side effects.

What does MRSA stand for? 

What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic?

How are antibiotics administered in surgery?

Why would a diuretic be prescribed for long-term use?

What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

Why would a male receive a female hormone? 

Why would a female receive a male hormone?

How is local anesthesia like MAC? 

How are local and MAC anesthesia different?

What are the three major types of anesthesia?

Why is vomiting so dangerous in surgery?

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of a Diuretic:  EFFECT:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of  Gastric Drugs:  EFFECT:

Gastric Drugs:  EXAMPLE:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of  Antacids:  EFFECT:

Antacids:  EXAMPLE:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of  Antiemetic:  EFFECT:

Antiemetics:  EXAMPLE:

What is the effect/purpose of a hemostatic agent?

Name five hemostatic agents:

Name the purpose/effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug: Miotic: - purpose/effect

Name the purpose/effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug: Miotic: - Example;

Name the purpose/effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug: Mydriatics: - purpose/effect

Name three antibiotic ointments used in ophthalmology:

What categories of drugs are used in ophthalmology to reduce intraocular pressure?

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  Local Anesthesia: EFFECT:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  Local Anesthesia:PROCEDURE EXAMPLE:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  Regional Blocade: EFFECT:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  Regional Blocade: PROCEDURE EXAMPLE:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  General Anesthesia: EFFECT:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  General Anesthesia: PROCEDURE EXAMPLE:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  MAC: EFFECT:

Explain the effect of  the following anesthetics and give an example of a procedure in which it is used:  MAC: PROCEDURE EXAMPLE:

Name the five phases of general anesthesia:

Name the four components of general anesthesia:

Name the two routes of administration for general anesthesia:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:  Induction Agents: Effect:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:  Induction Agents: Example of the drug:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:  Barbituates: Effect:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:  Barbituates: Example:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Benzodiazepines : Effect:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Benzodiazepines : Example:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Narcotics : Effect:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Narcotics : Example:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents : Effect:

Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of the drug:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents : Examplet:

What is the generic name of Propofol?

Name the effects Propofol has on a patient.

What does Propofol's appearance resemble?

What is the only depolarizing agent used today?

What effect of this agent is important to remember?

Name the six nondepolarizing agents:

Name five signs of malignant hypothermia:

Name the five malignant hypothermia treatment steps:

Define  Controlled Substance:

Define  Negligence:

Define  Prophylaxis:

Define  Electrolyte:

Define  Hypo-Kalemia:

Define Hyper-Kalemia:

Define Palliative:

Define Anticoagulants:

Define Aspiration:

Define Narcotic:

Define Analgesia:

Define Electrocardiogram (EKG,ECG):

Define Extubate:

Define Hypovolemic:

Define Vasoconstrictor:

Define Antibody:

Define Antigen:

Define Autologuous:

Define Metabolic Acidosis:

Define Autotransfusion:

Define Anaphylaxis:

Define Bolus:

Define Bronchospasm:

Define Desaturation:

Define Diaphosresis:

Define Dsyspnea:

Define Tachycardia:

Define Bradycardia:

Which of  the three basic measurement systems is preferred in surgery today?

Why are the acronyms  MRSA & VRE important to know?

What does VRE stand for?