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Analgesics & Musculoskeletal Flashcards

1
Q

OLDCARTS

A

Onset
Location
Duration
Character
Alleviating & Aggravating factors
Radiation
Treatments
Severity

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2
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PQRST

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Provoking
Quality
Region & Radiation
Severity
Time

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Nursing Implementation considerations for administering analgesics

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Vital Signs
Pain Scale
Anticipate side effects
Regulations (controlled substances)

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4
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What and when should nursing evaluation occur after administering an analgesic?

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30 to 60 minutes post administration
Rate pain
Evaluate side effects

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5
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The COX inhibitor (1 or 2) that decreases the production of gastric mucus.

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COX 1

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What are lifespan considerations for acetaminophen?

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24 hour limits for geriatrics, alcoholics, and adults

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7
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To which organ is acetaminophen most toxic?

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Liver

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8
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Why should you advise limiting consumption of acetaminophen to 3 days?

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Hepatotoxicity

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9
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What routes can acetaminophen be administered?

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PO
PR
IV

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10
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Why is it important to know all medications a patient is taking when considering the 24 hour limit for acetaminophen?

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Many other medications contain acetaminophen

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What physiologic effect do NSAIDs posses that acetaminophen does not?

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Anti-inflammatory

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What is the most common side effect of NSAIDs?

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GI upset/irritation/bleeding

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13
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Can you administer an NSAID for a fever?

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Yes
Antipyretic

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14
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What sensory side effect of aspirin would indicate an overdose or potential bleeding?

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Tinnitus

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15
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What additional property does aspirin have that when given in low doses will have a beneficial cardiovascular effect?

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Inhibits platelet aggregation

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When giving aspirin to a person who consumes alcohol, what is the contraindication?

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They both cause gastric irritation and can cause GI bleeding

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17
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What is the youngest age ibuprofen can be administered?

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> 6 months of age

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18
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In what part of pregnancy is ibuprofen contraindicated?

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3rd trimester

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19
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Why should the pt sit upright for 30 minutes after taking an NSAID?

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To decrease GI irritation

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What organ function is most likely to be adversely affected by NSAIDs?

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Renal
monitor GFR and BUN and creatinine

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21
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Do NSAIDs (excluding aspirin) affect platelet aggregation?

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Yes but not as strongly as aspirin

22
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What ages should you question ketolorac dosing?

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No administration for less than 18 years of age
Reduced dosing after age of 65

23
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What NSAID can be used for breakthrough pain?

A

ketolorac

24
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What is the Black Box Warning for celecoxib?

A

Celecoxib
Increases risk for CV events, GI bleeding and GI perforation

25
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What conditions contraindicate administering celecoxib?

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Hemorrhagic CVA
Recent CABG
Pre operative

26
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What do the Mu receptors affect?

A

Pain (analgesia)
Respiratory Depression
Euphoria
Depression
Sedation

27
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What receptors are affected by opioid analgesics

A

Mu
Kappa (mild activation)

28
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What type of pain is morphine given for?

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Moderate to severe

29
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How does morphine (opioid analgesic) affect pain?

A

Works at CNS level
Alters perception and response to pain
Primarily affects Mu receptors

30
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What affect do opioids have on the GI system?

A

Slows movement
Constipation
Delays gastric emptying
Causes ileus/obstruction

31
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What should you assess before administering an opioid analgesic?

A

VS
Pain Level
Site of pain

32
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Differentiate between acute and chronic pain

A

Acute comes on suddenly and is usually caused by something specific; lasts less than 6 months
Chronic is ongoing and lasts more than 6 months

33
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What are the considerations that increase bleeding when administering NSAIDs?

A

10.6
> 60 years old
previous stomach ulcers or bleeding
anticoagulant use
steroid use
taking other NSAIDs
3 or more alcoholic drinks per day
takes medication longer than directed

34
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What is the Black Box Warning for ibuprofen?

A

Contraindicated for perioperative pain after CABGG

35
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What is the antidote for opioids?

A

naloxone

36
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What is the risk when giving opioids?
HINT- long-term

A

Misuse and abuse

37
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Why are opioids contraindicated in patients with a head injury?

A

Can elevate intracranial pressure
Can mask neuro findings of ICP

38
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What is the biggest concern when administering naloxone?

A

Immediate opioid withdraw

39
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What is the half life of naloxone?

A

About 60 minutes

40
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What is the classification of baclofen?

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Muscle relaxant & antispasmotic

41
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What can happen if you abruptly stop administration of baclofen?

A

Hallucinations
Seizures

42
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List signs of baclofen overdose.

A

vomiting
muscle weakness
drowsiness
eye accommodation disorders
coma
respiratory depression
seizures

43
Q

What are the indications for giving cyclobenzaprine?

A

Acute muscle spasms

44
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What other medications (a patient is taking) would cause you to question giving cyclobenzaprine?

A

CNS depressants
Glaucoma medications
Medications that cause constipation
Antihypertensive (can cause orthostatic hypotension)
Antidepressants (Serotonin Syndrome)

45
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Are there any lifespan considerations when administering cyclobenzaprine? If so, what are they?

A

> 15 years of age
Geriatric reduced dosing
Renal impairment reduced dosing

46
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What side effects of cyclobenzaprine should you provide in your patient education?

A

Sedation
Orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Serotonin Syndrome

47
Q

What is the MOA for allopurinol?

A

Inhibit uric acid production and inhibition of xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that converts hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid)

48
Q

What lab value should you know before administering allopurinol?

A

Uric Acid level

49
Q

What assessment findings would indicate the effectiveness of allopurinol?

A

Decreased gout symptoms ( pain, warmth, redness and edema at affected joint)

50
Q

What is the indication for giving tizanidine?

A

Muscle spasms

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