Midterm module 3 analgesics Flashcards

1
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What are adjuvant analgesics

A

Drugs that are added for combined therapy with a primary drug that may have additive or combined independent properties
(NSAIDs, non-opioid analgesics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, corticosteroids)

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2
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what is the classification of ASA

A

NSAID / Antipyretic

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3
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how is ASA available

A

Tablets & suppositories, enteric coated 81mg-975 mg

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4
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what are the indications of ASA

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Inflammatory disorders
mild to mod pain
fever
prophylaxis of TIA & MI

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5
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what is the mechanism of action of ASA

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Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, decrease platelets aggregation

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6
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what are the side effects of ASA

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Nausea, Tinnitus, GI bleeding

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7
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what are the pre-post checks for ASA

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Allergies, pain, under 19 should not take post viral infections

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what are the teaching aspects of ASA

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Give with full glass of water, food. Don’t give enteric coated with milk

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9
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What is the classification of Ibuprofen

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NSAID, antipyretic

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10
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what is the availability of ibuprofen

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tablets 200-400mg

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what is the indication of ibuprofen

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Inflammatory disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever

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12
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what are the mechanism of action of ibuprofen

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inhibit prostaglandin synthesis

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13
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what are the side effects of ibuprofen

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nausea, GI bleed, HR MI, stroke

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14
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what are the pre checks for ibuprofen

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Hx of GI bleed, renal insufficiency

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15
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what is the teaching for ibuprofen

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Give with a full glass of water, food avoid alcohol

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16
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what is the classification of acetaminophen

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Non-narcotic analgesic, antipyretic

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17
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what is the availability of acetaminophen

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Tablet, supp. liquid

18
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what is the indication of acetaminophen

A

Treatment of mild pain & fever

19
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what is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen

A

inhibiting enzymes necessary for prostaglandin synthesis

20
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what is the onset of acetaminophen

A

Rapid.

peak = 0.5-2 hr duration is 3-4 hours

21
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what are the side effects of acetaminophen

A

hepatoxicity

22
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whats the max amount of acetaminphen a day

A

4g

23
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what is the classification of gabapentin

A

Analgesic adjuncts, anticonvulsants

24
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what are the indications for gabapentin

A

Neuropathic pain, migranes, anxiety & diabetic neuropathy

25
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what are the side effects of gabapentin

A

Increased risk of suicidal thoughts & behaviours, confusion, drowsiness

26
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what organ should you be concerned about with gabapentin

A

renal

27
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what is the teaching for gabapentin

A

May cause dizziness & drowsiness - do not take within 2 hours of antacid. suicidal thoughts

28
Q

what is amitriptyline class

A

antidepressant with unlabelled uses for anxiety & chronic pain

29
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what is the mechanism of action for amitriptyline

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Potentiates the effect of serotonin & NE in the CNS

30
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what are the side effects of amitriptyline

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May increase risk of suicide attempt/ideation, ssedation, leathery, hypotension, constitpation

31
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what are the pre checks for amitriptyline

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BP & Pulse & renal insufficiency

32
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what is the teaching for amitriptyline

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may cause dizziness, blurred vision, monitor suicide

33
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what are the high efficacy vs low efficacy narcotics

A
hi efficacy 
- Morphine sulfate 
-Fentanyl 
-Methadone 
-Dilaudide 
moderate efficacy 
-codeine
34
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what is the classification of morphine

A

Opioid analgesic

35
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what is the mechanism of action of morphine

A

binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the perception of & response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression.

36
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what is the onset for morphine

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Rapid. peak = 60 minutes. Durations - up to 7 hours

37
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what are the side effects of morphine

A

respiratory depression & consitpation

38
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pre checks for morphine

A

RR, BP

39
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what is the mechanism of methadone

A

binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the perception of & response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression.

40
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what is the indication of methadone

A

Moderate to severe chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients requiring 24/7 opioid tx

41
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basics of equianalgesic opiod conversion for chronic pain

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-Po is always more than parenteral (around double)