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PharmacologyHSC1149

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experienced or perceived only by the individual   subjective  
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observation of patient's reaction to pain in terms of vital signs, position, & emotional response   objective  
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pain has both psychological and __ components   physiological  
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analgesics produced within the brain as a reaction to severe pain or intense exercise   endorphins  
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produced within the brain   endogenous  
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endorphins __ the transmission of pain   block  
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relief from pain as the result of suggestion without administration of an analgesic   placebo effect  
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classified as opioid, nonopioid, & adjuvant   analgesics  
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classified as full or pure agonist, partial agonist, or mixes agonist-antagonists depending on specific receptors they bind to & their activity at the receptor   opioids  
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commonly used because action similar to that of opium in altering the perception of pain   full agonists  
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medication level at which there is no enhanced analgesia is said to have no   ceiling to analgesic effects  
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morphine, hydromorphone, meperidine, oxycodone, & fentanyl will not __ __ like other classes   reverse analgesia  
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listed under controlled substance schedule and include both the natural alkaloids and synthetics   opioid  
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opioids tend to cause   tolerance  
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with chronic use opioids can also cause   dependence  
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addiction or psychological dependence is not a problem for patient's who require opioids for   pain management  
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dependence is irrelevant for __ __ and should not be a consideration   dying patients  
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more effective pain control can be achieved by combining opioids with nonopioid & __ drugs   adjuvant  
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around-the-clock dosing, for terminally ill patients, prevents   pain from developing  
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sometimes in the management of chronic pain therapy there is the addition to the analgesic regimen of   tricyclic antidepressants or anticonvulsants  
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adjuvant analgesics __ the analgesic effects   enhance  
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sedation, confusion, euphoria, restlessness/agitation, headache/dizziness, hypotension/bradycardia, urinary retention, nausea/vomiting, constipation, resp. distress, blurred vision, flushing, rash, pruritis are all   side effects of opioids  
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in large doses of opioids a side effect can be   seizures  
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head injuries, cardiac disease, hypotension, CNS depression, hepatic/renal/thyroid disease, COPD, asthma, pregnancy, lactation, pediatrics, elderly suicidal, alcoholic are all   contraindications/extreme caution for opioids  
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higher doses of opioids are ___ for opioid-naïve patients   contraindicated  
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psychotropics, alcohol, sedatives/hypnotics, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, antiemetics, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives are all CNS depressants that are interactions for opioids because of   potentiation of effect of opioids  
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perioperatively an opioid is frequently combined in a syringe with __ to reduce # of injections given concurrently   anticholinergics  
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preoperative meds are usually administered ___ 30-60 min. before start of anesthesia   intramuscularly  
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Meperidine is frequently combined with Phenergan postoperatively to__ analgesic effect   potentiate  
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available in various strengths, as concentrated oral solutions & in combination products   opioid antagonists  
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combination of morphine, for potentiation of analgesic effect, postoperatively is better for   older adults  
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used to treat opioid overdoses & in delivery room & newborn nursery for opiate-induced respiratory depression   opioid antagonists  
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Trade name Narcan; used to treat opioid overdoses & in delivery room & newborn nursery for opiate-induced respiratory depression   naloxone  
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Trade name ReVia; used to treat alcohol & opiate dependence; acts by robbing the drugs pleasurable effects   naltrexone  
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naltrexone is only used after withdrawal from opiates, such as __ & __, to help avoid relapses   morphine; heroin  
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if ReVia is given to someone currently dependent on opiates, it can send them into   instant severe life-threatening withdrawal  
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given for purpose of mild to moderate pain, fever, & anti-inflammatory conditions   nonopioids  
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nonopioids are also used as __ in severe acute or chronic pain requiring opioids   coanalgesics  
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aspirin, salsalate, & choline magnesium trisalicylate are   salicylates  
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salicylates are most commonly used for analgesic, __ & __ properties   antipyretic; anti-inflammatory  
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used for analgesic & antipyretic properties, but little effect on inflammation   acetaminophen  
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patient should be instructed to check the ingredients of all __ __ because of potentially serious side effects   combination products  
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salicylate analgesic & anti-inflammatory actions are associated primarily with preventing the formation of   prostaglandins  
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prolonged bleeding time, bleeding/frequent bruising, gastric distress, ulceration, & bleeding; tinnitus & hearing loss w/overdose; coma, resp. failure, or anaphylaxis; GI symptoms are all   side effects of salicylates & NSAIDs  
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GI ulcer & bleeding, bleeding disorders in patients taking anticoagulants, asthma, pregnancy, lactation, Vit.K deficiency are all   contraindications of salicylates & NSAIDs  
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anemia, hepatic disease, renal disease, Hodgkin's disease, pre/postoperatively are all   cautions of salicylates & NSAIDs  
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alcohol, anticoagulants, corticosteroids, antacids in high doses, insulin/oral antidiabetic agents, methotrexate, Probenecid, antihypertensives are all listed for   interactions with of salicylates & NSAIDs  
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severe liver toxicity, renal insufficiency, rash/uticaria, blood dyscrasias are rare, but all   side effects of acetaminophen  
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caution must be used with frequent acetaminophen use & alcohol ingestion because of potential   liver damage  
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centrally acting synthetic analgesic compound similar in effect to opioids, but chemically unrelated   tramadol (Ultram)  
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dizziness, somnolence, malaise, headache, nausea, constipation, sweating & pruritus, orthostatic hypotension, anxiety, confusion, rash, allergic reaction are all   side effects of tramadol  
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increased intracranial pressure/head injury, renal/hepatic disease, seizure disorders, pregnant/nursing, under 16 yr, abrupt discontinuation, opiate agonist hypersensitivity are all   contraindications of tramadol  
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may impair mental/physical abilities, & in older adults or anyone operating machinery   cautions of tramadol  
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MAOIs/neuroleptics (increase seizure risk), carbamazepine (antagonizes action), SSRIs (increase serotonin syndrome) are all   interactions for tramadol  
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originally intended for treatment of conditions other than pain   adjuvant analgesics  
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used in treatment of nerve pain associated w/herpes, arthritis, diabetes & cancer, migraines or tension headaches, insomnia, & depression   tricyclic antidepressants  
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tricyclic antidepressants actions are associated w/increasing available __ & __, which block pain transmission   norepinephrine; serotonin  
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Elavil, Pamelor, & Tofranil are common tricyclic antidepressants used for treating   pain  
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dry mouth, urinary retention, delirium, constipation, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, tachyarrhythmias, heart block in cardiac patients are all   side effects of tricyclic antidepressants  
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is used w/prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention, increased intraocular pressure & glaucoma   cautions for tricyclic antidepressants  
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commonly used for nerve pain associated w/neuralgia, shingles, & cancer; implemented when patient described the pain as sharp, shooting, shock-like, or lightening-like   anticonvulsants  
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generally considered a first-line anticonvulsant or neuropathic pain therapy   Neurontin  
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Neurontin, Tegretol & Lamictal are all   anticonvulsant drugs  
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sedation, dizziness, & confusion; nausea, vomiting, constipation, & anorexia; hypotension & unsteadiness; bone marrow suppression; and hepatitis are all   side effects of anticonvulsant drugs  
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if used w/allergies, hepatitis, cardiac disease, & renal disease   cautions of anticonvulsant drugs  
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hypersensitivity, psychiatric conditions, pregnancy, SA & AV block, hemolytic disorders, & abrupt discontinuation are all   cautions for anticonvulsant drugs  
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alcohol, antacids, antineoplastics, CNS depressants, folic acid, Dilantin w/ any drug in solution, antiretrovirals can cause   interactions with anticonvulsant drugs  
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brand name for hydromorphone   Dilaudid  
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brand name for SR oxycodone   Oxycontin  
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brand name for hydrocodone w/acetaminophen   Lortab, Vicodin, & Lorcet  
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brand name for oxycodone w/aspirin   Percodan or Endodan  
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acetaminophen w/codeine 15mg   Tylenol #2  
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acetaminophen w/codeine 30mg   Tylenol #3  
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acetaminophen w/codeine 60mg   Tylenol #4  
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Percodan is an opioid analgesic that contains   aspirin  
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used only infrequently as sedative-hypnotics because they have many serious, potentially dangerous side effects   barbiturates  
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adjuvant analgesic used in management of nerve pain associated w/neuralgia & other conditions   carbamazepine (Tegretol)  
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tricyclic antidepressant used to treat nerve pain associated w/migraine or tension headaches   amitripytyline (Elavil)  
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local anesthetic used for management of pain from postherpetic neuralgia   Lidoderm  
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Imitrex (sumatriptan) is prescribed in order to treat __ migraine headaches in adults   acute  
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abrupt withdrawal of hypnotics may results in rebound   insomnia  
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most common neurovascular headache & may cause nausea, vomiting, & sensitivity to light/noise   migraine  
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developed based on observation that serotonin levels decrease while vasodilation & inflammation of vessels in brain increase as migraine symptoms worsen   Serotonin Receptor Agonists (SRAs)  
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Phenobarbital is still used in the treatment of   seizure disorders  
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hypnotic benzodiazepine temazepam   Restoril  
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nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics zolpidem & zaleplon   Ambien, Sonata  
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daytime sedation, confusion & headache-hangover effect are side effects of   benzodiazepines  
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when a patient is applying a lidocaine patch, it must only be applied to __ skin   intact  
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drugs administered to calm, soothe, or produce sedation are called   sedatives  
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benzodiazepines & non-benzodiazepines are classified as   non-barbiturates  
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Benadryl is not desirable as sedative-hypnotics for use by older patients because it may have an extended half-life leaving the slower metabolism and impaired circulatory system of these patient   particularly susceptible to the side effects  
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sedative-hypnotic agents should prescribed for   short-term use only  
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codeine is considered ___ because it suppresses coughs   antitussive  
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