Pain therapeutics Flashcards

0
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Only FDA indication for lidocaine 5% patch

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post herpetic neuralgia

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The normal processing of stimuli

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nociceptive

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3
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An inbalance of pro-nociceptive and anit-nociceptive stimuli

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dysfunctional pain

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4
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The drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia

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crbamazepine

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5
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MOA of gabapentin and pregabalin

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bind to alpha-2-delta subunit of N-type Ca channels and block them

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6
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FDA approved used of gabapentin regarding pain

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post herpetic neuralgia

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7
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Abnormal processing of sensory input that is caused by direct damage to the nervous system or persistent stimulaton of the nervous system by another pain source

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neuropathic pain

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8
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Minimum effective dose of gabapentin

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600 mg TID

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9
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FDA approval of pregabalin regarding pain

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post herpetic neuralgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia

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10
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Minimum effective dose of pregabalin

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150 mg/day in 2-3 divided doses

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11
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MOA of katamine

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NMDA receptor antagonist

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12
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MOA of TCAs

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5HT/NE reuptake inhibition and Na channel block

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14
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5 cautions with TCAs

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  1. BPH
  2. arrhythmia (QT prolongation)
  3. suicidal idealization
  4. hepatic failure
  5. renal failure
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15
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Opioid that is the most useful in neuropathic pain

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Methadone

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16
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4 groups of 1st line agents for neuropathic pain

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  1. TCAs
  2. Gabapentin and pregabalin
  3. Lidocaine patch (post herpetic neurophathy)
  4. SNRI (diabetic peripheral neuropathy)
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17
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3 groups of second line agents for neuropathic pain

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  1. tramadol
  2. opioids
  3. capsaicin
18
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2 opioids that are the most common for a patient to have a true allergy to

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codeine and morphine

19
Q

enzyme that metabolizes codeine to morphine

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CYP2D6

21
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4 opioids that have a risk of serotonin toxicity

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  1. fentanyl
  2. tramadol
  3. meperidine
  4. methadone
23
Q

the 4 A’s of pain

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  1. Analgesia
  2. Adverse effects
  3. Activities of daily living
  4. Aberrant opioid-related behaviors
25
Q

Opioid that has the worst nausea side effects

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Codeine

26
Q

enzyme that metabolizes hydrocodone to hydromophone

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CYP2D6

27
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Toxic metabolite of meperidine that has a longer half-life and no analgesic action

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normeperidine

28
Q

4 C’s of addiction

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  1. Loss of control
  2. Continued use despite adverse consequences
  3. Compulsion to use
  4. Cravings
30
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MOA of meperidone

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Strong mu agonist and NMDA agonist

31
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The gold standard for the treatment of moderate-severe pain

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Morphine

32
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Neurotoxic metabolite of hydromorphone

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H3G

33
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Enzyme that catalyzes conversion of oxycodone to noroxycodone, a non-active, non-toxic metabolite

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CYP3A4

34
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Enzyme that catalyzes conversion of oxycodone to oxymorphone, an active metabolite

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CYD2D6

35
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Sole route of metabolism of fentanyl

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CYP3A4

36
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MEQ that is defined as non-opioid naive

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> 60 mg MEQ for the past 7 days

37
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Black box warning for methadone

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cardiac toxicity and QT prolongation at >60 mg/day

38
Q

Abnormal behavior developing as a direct consequence of inadaquate pain management

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Pseudoaddiction

39
Q

Any drug deviation from the medical plan

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aberrant behaviors

40
Q

Patient population to avoid morphine in in order to decrease risk of opioid neurotoxicity

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morphine

41
Q

2 opioids that have the lowest risk of neurotoxicity

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methadone and fentanyl

42
Q

Damage to solid or hollow organs that is poorly localized and often associated with nausea and diaphoresis

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Visceral pain

43
Q

NSAID that has the lowest CV risk

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Naproxen

50
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Damage to bone, muscle, ligament or skin that is usually well localized

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Somatic pain