Chapter 8: Drugs To Treat Pain - Opioid Analgesics Flashcards
Name a low potency opioid.
Codeine
Name a medium potency opioid.
Morphine
Name an opioid.
- hydrocodone
- oxycodone
Name a extremely high potency opioid.
Fentanyl
Name an illegal opioid.
Heroin
Name an opioid antagonist.
Naloxone
Prescribers should consider opioid therapy only if…
The expected benefits for both pain and function are anticipated to outweigh the risks to the patient
If opioids are used, they should be combined with _______ therapy and _______ _______ therapy, as appropriate.
- nonpharmacologic
- nonopioid pharmacologic therapy
Opioid drugs act by binding to _____ _____, primarily located in the ______, the _______ ______ _____, and the _______ _____.
- opioid receptors
- CNS
- peripheral nervous system
- gastrointestinal tract
Onset of analgesic effect for oral opioids:
45 min
Peak effect of oral opioids usually occurs when?
1-2 hours after administration
Name some symptoms of opioid addiction or opioid use disorder.
- inability to control opioid use
- uncontrollable cravings
- drowsiness
- changes in sleep habits
- weight loss
- frequent flulike symptoms
- decreased libido
- lack of hygiene
- changes in exercise habits
- isolation from family and friends
- stealing from family, friends, or businesses
- new financial difficulties
What is Norco, Lortab, or Vicodin?
Combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen
What is Percocet?
Oxycodone and acetaminophen
What is vicoprofen?
Hydrocodone and ibuprofen
The extended release (ER) form of all opioids should be used only for ______ _____ and is dosed ….
- chronic pain
- around the clock rather than on an as-needed basis