Opioids

Question 1

Which group of analgesics are mu agonists or partial mu agonists

Answer 1

Opioids

Question 2

Which opioid can be given as an injectable or as a patch

Answer 2

Fentanyl

Question 3

Which opioid is injectable, but can also be used orally, absorbing through the oral mucosa

Answer 3

Buprenorphine

Question 4

Which opioid comes in injectables or tablets (tablets used as antitussives)

Answer 4

Butorphanol

Question 5

A synthetic mu receptor opiate agonist that comes in tablet form

Answer 5

Tramadol (ultram)

Question 6

Analgesic group that causes increased risk of GI ulceration and may have effects on the liver and kidneys (lab work should be monitored)

Answer 6

NSAIDs

Question 7

NSAID that is a COX2 inhibitor that rarely may cause liver failure and is most commonly used post operatively for analgesia, arthritis management, or acute orthopedic injury

Answer 7

Carprofen (rimadyl)

Question 8

NSAID that may enhance risk of nephrotoxicity, mostly COX2 inhibitor

Answer 8

Meloxicam (Metacam)

Question 9

NSAID used mostly as a fever reducer

Answer 9

Ketoprofen

Question 10

Firocoxib

Answer 10

NSAID COX2 inhibitor