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Analgesics Ch. 10 lilk8tob by danielle

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what are the three primary opioid pain receptors   Mu, Kappa, Delta  
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Why are adjuvant agents used?   They allow smaller doses of opioids to be used; decreases side effects; have a synergistic effect  
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What is a commonly used adjuvant agent?   NSAIDS; ie: Tylenol  
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What does 'contin' stand for in MS Contin?   Continuous (as in long-acting)  
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Opioids with an affinity for Mu receptors produce ___________   Euphoria (& are likely to be abused/used recreationally)  
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What is psychological dependence on a drug?   Addiction: compulsive use characterized by a continuous craving/need to use it for effects other than pain relief  
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What is physical dependence on a drug?   The physical adaptation of the body to the presence of an opioid /other addictive substance  
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Signs of physical withdrawl of opioids:   rebound pain, tachycardia, incr. BP, mental agitation  
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Signs of pain in a baby   muscular rigidity, restless, screaming, fear of moving, withdrawn behavior  
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Proper use of a suppository   give exact dose; do not halve/split/divide it  
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With peds/opioids: report these changes to the Dr. immed:   dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, hallucinations, chng in LOC, sluggish pupil reaction  
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When should opioid be withheld from peds?   When resps are less than 12 per minute or if changes in LOC  
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Signs of allergic rxn to opioids   rash, urticaria  
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Signs of opioid withdrawl   N&V, abd. cramps, anxiety, irritable, hot flashes, chills, joint pain, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, sweating, diarrhea  
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The nurse should monitor _________ with older patients on opioids   vitals, resp. fxn., CNS status  
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________ should be used with caution in geriatric pts.   NSAIDs-due to renal, hepatic and GI toxicity  
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What causes many of the unwanted side effects of opioids?   Histamine release (all opioids cause it): rash, pruritis, hemodynamic changes, dilation of periph. BVs (ortho. hyptensn)  
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What is the most serious side effect of opioids?   CNS depression, which may lead to resp. depression  
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Who is most at risk for resp. depression with opioids?   COPDer's  
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What is naxalone (Narcan) used for?   To reverse resp. depression; be aware that it also reverses pain relief too  
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GI side effects of opioids   N&V, constipation are the most common, also: urine retention  
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MOA of non-opioids   inhibit prostaglandin synth. and block pain impulses peripherally  
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Tylenol acts on the ______ in the brain to reduce fever   hypthalamus  
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Tylenol is indicated for tx. of ______   mild-moderate pain and fever  
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SEs of Tylenol   rash, N&V. Rare: blood disorders (anemia) and nephrotox.  
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Ingestion of large amts of Tylenol causes:   hepatic necrosis -most serious acute toxic effect  
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Standard max. daily dose of Tylenol is:   4000 mg per day  
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Antidote for acetaminophen OD   acetylcysteine-1 initial dose/17 addt'l -need ALL  
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Who is at risk for liver toxicity when taking Tylenol   heavy alcohol abusers  
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Contraind. for taking tylenol   intol. to yellow dye #5, alcohol, sugar, saccharin, anemic, renal/hepatic disease  
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What to assess before giving analgesics   allergies, meds, herbals, alcohol use, pain, vitals  
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Contraind. for using opioids   allergies, asthma, opioid addiction, head injury, incr. intracranial pressure  
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Why is opioid use contraind. in pts. with asthma?   B/c of the unwanted SE of resp. depression, esp. w/ pulm. disorders  
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Why is a head injury a contraind. to opioid use?   B/c they are CNS depressants and eval. of LOC is very difficult w/ head injured pts.  
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Why are PCA Pumps and patches used to administer opioids?   to avoid first pass metabolism  
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What is an advantage to using transdermal patches for pain?   allow multiday therapy with a single application/increases pt. compliance  
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How is Narcan admin?   0.4-2 mg IV over 15 sec. (may need to readmin. in 1 hr.)  
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Therapeutic effects of analgesics   decr. pain, incr. comfort, impr. ADLs, appetite, sense of well being  
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Monitor for these SEs   N&V, blurred vision, HA, drowsy, lethargy, sedation, bradycardia/bradypnea, dyspnea, shallow resps/<12/min  
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