CET Medication Safety & Pharmacology Flashcards
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Which medication is most commonly used for conscious sedation during endoscopy procedures?
Answer: Midazolam
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for conscious sedation during endoscopy due to its anxiolytic and amnestic properties.
What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines administered during endoscopy sedation?
Answer: Flumazenil
Flumazenil competitively antagonizes benzodiazepine receptors and is the specific reversal agent for midazolam-related over-sedation.
Which short-acting opioid is most frequently combined with midazolam for endoscopy sedation?
Answer: Fentanyl
Fentanyl's rapid onset and short duration make it the preferred opioid analgesic paired with midazolam in endoscopy suites.
What is the reversal agent for opioid-induced respiratory depression during endoscopy?
Answer: Naloxone
Naloxone (Narcan) is the mu-opioid receptor antagonist used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression during endoscopy.
Which topical anesthetic is commonly applied to the posterior pharynx before upper endoscopy to suppress the gag reflex?
Answer: Lidocaine
Lidocaine spray or viscous solution is applied to the posterior pharynx before upper endoscopy to reduce the gag reflex and patient discomfort.
Propofol used for deep sedation in endoscopy must be administered by whom?
Answer: A trained anesthesia provider
Propofol's narrow therapeutic window and risk of rapid respiratory depression require it to be administered by a qualified anesthesia provider such as an anesthesiologist or CRNA.