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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 80-100 times more potenet than morphine | Fentanyl |
| opioid antagonist/ reversal agent | naloxone (narcan) |
| cough suppression | codeine |
| gold standard used for moderate to severe acute/chronic pain | morphine sulfate |
| mixed opioid agonists-antagonist were developed in hopes of decreasing what problem? | opioid abuse |
| What are the side effects of opioid anagesics/agonist | constipation, decrease in blood pressure, orthostatic hypotention, repiratory depression, antitussive effect |
| what things should a pt. NOT do while taking oral morphine | take Kava Kava and dink alcohol |
| What are some things you should teach a pt. while they are taking antigout drugs? | increase fluid intake, tke medication with food, avoid alcohol, caffiene, and foods high in purine |
| aspirin can cause what in children | Rye syndrome |
| most frequently used DMARD | Gold |
| Oldest anti-inflammatory agent | salicylates |
| the first injectable NSAID | Ketorolac |
| indicated for long term arthritic conditions | oxicams |
| what should be taught to a pt. taking crticosteroids | dosages must be tapered when discontinuing therapy and not abrubptly stopped |
| Wat do opioids supress | pain impulses, respirations, and coughing |
| what is the most serious result of Tylenol overdose | death |
| what should a nurse assess in the postoperative pt. to determine if they are experiencing side effects of morphine | urinary retention |
| what opioid is available as a transdermal patch | Fentanyl |
| what side effects fo aspirin cause? | tinnitus Gi upset /ulceration, platelet interference |
| what method provides the most efeective pain control for the client in the forst 24 hrs. postoperatively | administration of analgesic on a fixed schedule around the clock |