Flashcards in 00 Pain Management Deck (47)
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What is the MOA of Salicylates?
IRREVERSIBLY inhibit COX-1 and COX-2, prevent prostaglandin formation, inhibit platelet aggregation
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What is the generic name of Cystex?
Sodium Salicylate (nonacetylated salicylate)
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When should Cystex be avoided?
(Sodium Salicylate): avoid in sodium-restricted patients, cardiovascular disease
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What is the generic name of Doan's?
Magnesium Salicylate
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When should Doan's be avoided?
(Magnesium Salicylate): Avoid in renal insufficiency
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What medications fall under the Enolic Acids (NSAIDs)?
Meloxicam, Piroxicam
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What medications fall under the Acetic Acids (NSAIDs)?
Diclofenac, Etodolac, Sulindac, Ketorolac
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What medications fall under the Propionic Acids (NSAIDs)?
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketoprofen
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What medication falls under the COX-2 Inhibitor (NSAID)?
Celecoxib (only one left on the market)
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What is important to know about the length of use for Ketorolac?
More GI toxicity than other NSAIDs, not to exceed more than 5 days of use
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Which NSAIDs have once daily dosing?
Meloxicam, Piroxicam, Nabumetone, Oxaprozin
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Which NSAID is commonly used for gout exacerbations?
Indomethacin
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What is NSAID use like in pregnancy?
Generally avoid. Category B 1st & 2nd trimester, Category D in 3rd
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What are the opiate side effects?
SPEND: Sedation, Postural hypotension, Euphoria, Nausea, Derm rashes. SCRAM: Sex hormone drugs needed, Constipation, Respiratory depression, Addiction, Miosis
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What is the drug of choice for pain associated with myocardial infarction?
Morphine
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What impairment is morphine not a good choice with?
Renal impairment
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What is the generic name of Roxanol?
IR Morphine (Q4h)
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What is the generic name of Kadian?
CR Morphine (Q12h)
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What is the generic name of MS Contin?
CR Morphine (Q12h)
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What is the generic name of Avinza?
ER Morphine (Q24h)
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What is the generic name of Lorcet?
Hydrocodone + APAP
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What is the generic name of Lortab?
Hydrocodone + APAP
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What is the generic name of Tylenol #3?
Codeine + APAP
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What is the generic name of OxyIR?
IR Oxycodone (Q4-6h)
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What is the generic name of Oxycontin?
ER Oxycodone (Q12h)
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What is the generic name of Dilaudid?
IR Hydromorphone (Q4-6h)
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What is the generic name of Exalgo?
ER Hydromorphone (Q24h)
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What is the generic name of Opana?
Oxymorphone
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What is the generic name of Ultram?
Tramadol
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What is the MOA of Ultram (Tramadol)?
Inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
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What are the toxicities related to Ultram (Tramadol)?
Seizures. Nausea & Dizziness
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What is the generic name of Butrans?
Buprenorphine Patch (Q7 days)
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What must you do before starting Butrans Patch?
Taper the patient's long-acting opioids for up to 7 days to no more than 30mg of oral morphine or equivalent
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When might the Butrans Patch not work well?
In patients needing > 80mg/day morphine equivalent
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What is the generic name of Demerol?
Meperidine
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What is a unique indication for Demerol (Meperidine)?
Rigors as well as moderate-severe pain
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What are the ADRs like for Demerol (Meperidine)?
Many ADRs, risk of seizures d/t metabolite normeperidine
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When can Fentanyl be used?
Only for opioid-tolerant patients (60mg morphine equivalent/day x at least 7 days)
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What is the generic name of Duragesic?
Fentanyl Transdermal
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If a patient is on 50mg of morphine equivalent/day, what Fentanyl patch should they be on?
25mcg (MICROGRAMS). Common practice is to use a 2:1 ratio
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What is a risk with Methadone?
Risk of QTc prolongation, baseline ECGs
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If a patient has a true allergy to codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, etc., what may he/she safely take?
Methadone. Meperidine. Fentanyl
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What is the generic name of Narcan?
Naloxone (for overdose of opiates)
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What are some different medication options for Neuropathic Pain?
AEDs (Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Topiramate, Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine). Anesthetics (Lidocaine). Corticosteroids. SNRIs (Venlafaxine, Duloxetine). TCAs (Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Nortriptyline). Opiates. Topical preps
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What are the 3 FDA-approved medications for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)?
Lyrica (Pregabalin). Cymbalta (Duloxetine). Savella (Milnacipran - SNRI w/ some NMDA inhibition)
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How does the analgesic activity of Celecoxib compared to traditional NSAIDs?
Less analgesic activity compared to traditional NSAIDs
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