Analgesic Drugs Flashcards
(96 cards)
What is codeine used for?
Cough suppressant
What is hudrocodone used for?
Cough suppressant
What is Dextromorphan OTC (DXM) used for?
Cough suppressant
What is morphine sulfate used for?
Analgesia
What is hydromorphone(dilaudid) used for?
Analgesia
What is fentanyl used for?
Analgesia
What is the MOA of opioids in the presynapse? Postsynapse?
Presynapse-bind to Mu receptors and decrease Ca2+ permeability=decreases release of glutamate and substance P
Postsynapse-binds to Mu receptors and increases K+ permeability=hyperpolarizes the neuron
What are the name of the receptors that opioid binds to?
Mu
Kappa
Delta
Where do opioids work?
Spinal cord
What are the only opioid receptors found in the spinal cord?
My receptors
What are the indications for opioids?
Analgesia
Antitussive
Antidiarrheal
Why would a MD prescribe a pt opioids after a GI surgery?
B/c they decrease bleeding
What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation?
Heat-calor Swelling-tumor Redness-rubor Loss of function-functio laeso Pain-Dalor
What type of medication is Prednisone?
Corticosteroid
Why is asthma a contraindication to using morphine/opioids?
B/c opioids release histamine
Why are the ADR of opioids?
CNS depression N/V Oliguria Miosis Constipation
What is a residual side effect of opioids that are present regardless how long or short you take them?
Constipation
Why do opioids cause oliguria?
Because they causes the release of ADH
What can long terms use of opioid use cause?
Pharmacodynamic tolerance Physical dependence (used to stop pain)
An individual using opioids and experiencing euphoria (with zero pain relief) every time he takes it, is considered what?
Psychological dependent (addicted)
What are the Sx of opioid overdose?
Decrease BP Bradycardia Miosis Constipation Decrease RR Unresponsive
What drug is used to Tx a opioid Overdose?
Naloxone(narcan)
What are the Sx of a opioid withdrawal pt?
- seizures
- agitated
- diarrhea
- anxiety
- pt in excited state
What drugs interact with opioids?
Alcohol
Antihistamine
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates