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OTC Pain Management lecture for PCI

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Name 5 neurotransmitters involved in the transmission of pain impulses   1. Prostaglandins, 2. Bradykinin, 3. Serotonin, 4. Substance P, and 5. Histamine  
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Max daily dose of acetaminophen for adults   4000mg/day  
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Adult dosage of acetaminophen.   325-1000 mg q4-6hr PRN pain or fever  
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Children dosage of acetaminophen   10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6hr PRN pain or fever  
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Strength of Infant Drops Tylenol   80mg/0.8mL  
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Strength of Children's Liquid Tylenol   160mg/5mL  
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Strength of Adult Liquid Tylenol   500mg/15mL  
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DI for acetaminophen   Chronic alcohol use, liver disease, hepatotoxic meds, pts w/ G6PD deficiency, large doses for pts receiving warfarin  
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Acute overdose of acetaminophen leads to what?   Hepatic necrosis and renal tubular necrosis  
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MOA of NSAIDs   Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis peripherally by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2  
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Uses for NSAIDs.   Analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory  
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Uses for acetaminophen.   Analgesic and antipyretic. NOT anti-inflammatory  
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DI for NSAIDs   Alcohol use, liver disease, anticoagulants, sulfonylureas, lithium, corticosteroids, valproic acid, phenytoin, methotrexate, digoxin, gout/hyperuricemia, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, and cardiovascular disease  
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AE of NSAIDs   GI upset and ulceration, inhibit platelet aggregation, high doses are potentially additive to anticoagulant effects, hypoglycemia  
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What triad should you beware of for toxicity in NSAIDs?   Asthma, nasal polyps, and aspirin allergy  
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Adult dosage of ibuprofen   200-400mg q4-6hr  
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Max daily dose of ibuprofen for adults   1200mg/day  
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Adult dosage of naproxen sodium   220mg q6-8-12hr  
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Adult dosage of ketoprofen   12.5-25mg q6-8hr  
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Child dosage of ketoprofen   N/A for under age 16. For > 16, use adult dosage  
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Child dosage of naproxen   N/A for under age 12. For >12, use adult dosage  
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Child dosage of ibuprofen   7.5mg/kg q4-6hr  
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Max daily dose of ibuprofen for children   30mg/kg/day  
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Max daily dose of naproxen sodium for adults   660mg/day  
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Max daily dose of ketoprofen for adults   75mg/day  
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Max daily dose of aspirin for adults   4000mg/day  
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Adult dosage of aspirin   650-1000mg q4-6hr  
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Adult dosage of magnesium salicylate   650mg q4hr or 1090 q8hr  
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Max daily dose of magnesium salicylate for adults   4800mg/day  
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Max daily dose of sodium salicylate for adults   3900mg/day  
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Adult dosage of sodium salicylate   650mg q4hr  
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What kind of salicylate causes irreversible inhibition of platelet aggregation?   Acetylated salicylate  
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Avoid use of salicylates w/   GI bleeding; Renal/hepatic disease; children <15 yo; Chronic alcohol use; Asthma, nasal polyps triad; Concomitant drug therapy; Surgery; Gout; Pregnant/breast-feeding; Diabetes; Hypertension; Drug interactions severe or unmanageable; Aspirin allergy  
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MOA of methyl salicylate   Unknown  
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MOA of camphor   Low concentrations - depression of cutaneous receptor response; High concentrations - stimulation of cutaneous receptors  
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MOA of Menthol   Low concentrations - depression of cutaneous receptor response; High concentrations - stimulation of cutaneous receptors  
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MOA of Capsaicin   Depletion of Substance P  
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MOA is Low concentrations - depression of cutaneous receptor response; High concentrations - stimulation of cutaneous receptors   Camphor and Menthol  
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MOA is depletion of Substance P   Capsaicin  
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Name four counterirritants   Methyl salicylate, camphor, menthol, capsaicin  
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Severe pain - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Undiagnosed headache pain > 10 days - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Diagnosed headache pain - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Severe diagnosed headache pain - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and last trimester of pregnancy - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and first trimester of pregnancy - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Headache and breast-feeding - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and 8 yo or older - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Headache and 7 yo or younger - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and hx of liver disease - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and consumption of 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Headache and consumption of 2 alcoholic drinks per day - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Secondary headache - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Migraine-like symptoms w/o formal diagnosis of migraine headaches - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Migraine-like symptoms w/ formal diagnosis of migraine headaches - refer or treat?   Treat  
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High fever or sign of serious infection - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Muscle pain for greater than 2 weeks - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Muscle pain for 8 days - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Muscle pain or joint pain that persists after 10 days of treatment - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Joint pain more severe than diagnosed arthritis pain - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Pain distribution along a nerve - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Rheumatoid arthritis - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Nonpharmacologic treatment for pain.   Rest; Ice; Compression; Elevation; Heat (joint/muscle injuries); Relaxation and stretching (tension headaches)  
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Complementary, nonpharmacological pain treatments.   Herbals, acupuncture, jagnesium (headache prophylaxis)  
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What type of headache has no underlying disease and may be responsive to OTCs?   Primary  
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What type of headache has symptoms of other disease and is seldom/rarely self-treatable and should be referred.   Secondary  
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Tension headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Previously diagnosed migraine headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Undiagnosed migraine headache - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Sinus headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Mixed-type headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Fatigue headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Eye-strain headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Hangover headache - refer or treat?   Treat  
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Rebound headache- refer or treat?   Treat  
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Infection headache - refer or treat?   Refer  
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Ice for the first ________ hours followed by hear after ___________ hours.   48-72 hours; 48-72 hours  
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Treat joint pain NMT ______ days before referral.   10 days  
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Number one treatment for osteoarthritis   Acetaminophen  
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