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components of CNS   brain and spinal cord  
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components of PNS   connecting CNS to muscles and organs  
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What is the last system to develop in the fetus   nervous system  
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3 kinds of neurons connecting CNS to body   motor, sensory, interneurons  
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motor neurons aka:   efferent  
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sensory neurons aka:   afferent  
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major division of nervous system   central vs. peripheral  
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efferent neurons   impulses AWAY from CNS to muscles and organs  
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afferent neurons   impulses TOWARD CNS from muscles and organs  
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interneurons   connections within CNS  
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function of nervous system fetus is born with   reflexes  
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basic functional unit to conduct an impulse   neuron  
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cells which protect, support, and nourish neuron   glia  
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receive impulses from the cell   dendrites  
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carry impulses away from the cell   axon  
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space or gap between neurons   synapse  
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located at the end of the nerve brancehs and extend into the synapses located between neurons   vesicles  
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neurons protected by myelin sheath and together form the fiber   nerve fiber  
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fluid filled synapses contain   neurotransmitters  
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role of presynaptic neurons   send info  
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role of postsynaptic neurons   receive info  
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What happens at the vesicles of the neuron   where chemicals are synthesized, stored, and released  
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5 quick acting neurotransmitters   acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, GABA  
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2 slow acting neurotransmitters   adrenocorticotropic hormone; antidiuretic hormone  
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sensation that occurs when peripheral tissue injury occurs and pain receptors are activated   pain  
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order of transmission of pain signal   spinal column, medulla oblongata, pons, hypothalamus, thalamus, cerebral cortex  
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What area in the brain is known as the relay station   thalamus  
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Where is the pain sensation perceived   cerebral cortex  
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what is substance P and where is it located   located in nerve cells; serves as mediator in the transmission of painful stimuli  
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7 locations of pain receptors   skin; underlying soft tissue; muscle fascia; joint surfaces; arterial walls; periosteum; scarce in most internal organs  
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examples of physical tissue damage   heat, cold, pressure, stretch, spasm, ischemia  
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examples of chemical tissue damage   substances released from injured cells and from inflammation  
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one of the strongest pain producing substances but quickly metabolized, associated with acute pain   bradykinin  
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increase pain provoking effects of bradykinin by increasing pain receptor sensitivity   prostaglandin  
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somatic pain   localized sharp, burning, aching, gnawing, throbbing, and cramping; acute or chronic; constant or intermittent  
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visceral pain   abdominal or thoracic organs, deep, dull and aching; cramping intermittent (spasms)  
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neuropathic pain   injury of peripheral pain receptors, shooting, burning, stabbing  
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define acute and give adjectives of acute pain   sharp, lancing, or cutting, sudden onset  
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define chronic and give adjectives of chronic pain   lasting 3 months or more, slow pain, burning, aching or throbbing  
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types of analgesics   opioid analgesics, non-opioid analgesics  
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opioid analgesic relieve what type of pain   moderate to severe  
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Action of opioid analgesics   inhibits transmission of pain impulses to the brain  
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Therapeutic effects of opioid analgesics   reduces pain perception, promotes sedation and reduces emotional upsets  
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what type of drugs are opioid analgesics (schedule)   schedule II - lead to drug abuse ad dependence and increased tolerance  
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routes of opioid analgesics   PO, IM, subcutaneous, IV  
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Where are opioid analgesics metabolized   liver  
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What route of opioid analgesics requires higher doses to obtain the desired therapeutic effects   po  
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analgesic pharmacologic effects   pain relief  
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CNS depression pharamcologic effects   mild, moderate, sever (HR, RR, LOC)  
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GI motility pharmacologic effects   constipation, smooth muscle spasms  
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indiciations for opioid analgesics   acute pain; surgery; invasive procedures; L/D; GI disorders; pulmonary edema; cough (Codeine)  
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why called opioid agonists/ antagonists   agents have agonistic activity at some receptor sites and antagonistic activity at others  
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antagonistic qualities of opioid agonists/ antagonisits   produce withdrawal symptoms in people with opiate dependence, anecdote with overdose; less risk for abuse  
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why are opioid antagonists antidotes   reverse or block analgesia, CNS respiratory depression and other effects  
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Action of opioid antagonists   interfere with opioid binding with the opioid receptor sites (neutralizes)  
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What is the oldest drug of choice to reverse respiratory depression   Naloxone (Narcan)  
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How long does it take Narcan to work   minutes  
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routes of Narcan   IV, IM, subcutaenous  
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Why would you need several doses of Narcan   has short duration  
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what medication causes a depletion of substance P in nerve cells   capsiacin (Zostrix)  
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capsiacin (Zostrix) routes   topical  
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types of pain that can be treated by capsiacin (Zostrix)   osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis, postherpetic neuralgia, herpes zoster, diabetic neuropath, post-surgical pain  
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How should you titrate analgesics   maximal effectiveness and minimal toxicity and avoid dependence  
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desired secondary opioid affects   morphine may reduce pulmonary edema; depress cough reflex  
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undesirable secondary opioid affects   constipation; respiratory depression; orthostatic hypotension; nausea/vomiting  
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What drug reduces excessive pain stimulation and is used when withdrawing from opioids   clonidine  
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3 types of nonopioid drugs   analgesics, antipyretics, antiinflammatories  
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nonopioid drugs defined   drugs that relieve pain, fever, and inflammation  
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When does pain occur   with tissue injury and inflammation  
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define fever   elevation of temperature  
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what controlls temperature   regulatory center - hypothalamus  
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define inflammation   response to tissue damage  
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nonopioids used a prophylactic to prevent MI/Stroke   acetaminophen and aspirin  
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what nonopioid drugs can cause renal impairment   acetaminophen, aspirin, NSAIDs  
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what nonopioid has a metabolite that destroys liver cells and can cause hepatic impairment   acetaminophen  
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what value does fever have   bodies way of fighting infection  
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how long before surgery should you avoid durgs that impact platelet aggregation   at least 2 weeks before and after  
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you must support adequate fluid intake with all nonopioid analgesics except   acetaminophen  
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another name for acetaminophen   tylenol  
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Why should you give next dose of analgesic before pain is severe   need less drug and achieve greater effectivness  
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