Analgesia Flashcards
What drug class is Morphine Sulfate?
Opioids
What is the action of morphine?
Binds to receptors in brain, spinal cord and peripheral tissues to block and decrease transmission of pain impulses
What are the Side effects of morphine?
CNS/Respiratory depression, constricted pupils, decreased GI motility
What is the black box warning of morphine
Do not mix with benzodiazepines = OD
What do we ask our pts to avoid while on morphine
Depressants, alcohol, antihistamine, MAOI’s
What are the other drugs in the opioid category?
hydromorphone
Codeine
Oxycodone
OxyContin
Fentanyl
Tell me about fentanyl
Why we give it
How we give it
How long does it last
We give if pt is allergic to codeine
we can give through transdermal patch
17hrs long
What is the antidote for morphine?
Naloxone
What do we do after giving Naloxone
How long does drug last
Last 1-2 1/2 min
Assess: abc’s, oxygen, contact HCP
GIVE ANOTHER DOSE IF NEEDED
When giving morphine how long do we push IV?
Why
2-3 IV push
DONT BOLUS IT WILL CAUSE DEATH
What drug class is Propofol in?
General Anesthesia
What is the action of Propofol?
blocks pain perception, casuses euphoria, amnesia, and hypnosis
what is the side effects of Propofol
pain and burning at IV site, hiccups and myoclonic movements
why do we give Propofol
Maintenance and induction of general anesthesia
