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Pain Control
NUR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Opioid (Narcotic analgesic): Morphine, Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Percocet | Action: interacts with specific receptors Use: analgesia and anesthesiaSE: resp. depression, sedation, nausea, vomiting |
| Talwan: | Stimulate opioid receptor, thus causing analgesia. Withdrawl sympt.and Side effects: not as intense as opioid agonist. |
| Central Acting Agents: Tramadol (Ultram) | Has weak opioid activity. Centrally acting analgesic. Side effects include: CNS, GI, CV, and derm. effects. |
| Methadone maintenance: | Does not cure but avoids withdrawl symptoms of opioid dependence. Oral form. |