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Pharmacology Cards
Question | Answer |
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What is the drug category for Analgesics? | Opioid (Narcotic) |
What is the Generic Brand for Analgesics (Opioid) | Codeine/Acetomenophine (APAP) |
What is an example of a Brand Name Analgesic? | Tylenol with Codeine (Class III) |
What is the PRIMARY USE of a Analgesics? | Manages moderate to severe pain |
How does an ANALGESIC work? | Works by changing the way the body sense pain - Reduces pain signal sent to nervous system and brains reaction to the pain signals. |
What are some side effects when using a Analgesic? | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Nausea and Constipation |
What Patient Education should be given to a patient? | Avoid Driving or Operating Heavy Equipment - No Alcoho usel, Use caution when breast feeding |