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Pharmacology Ch 7 & 8

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Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage   Pain  
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unrelieved/undertreated pain is common but avoidable health problem   Fifth vital sign  
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Pain that has a sudden onset, and identifiable cause, and a limited duration   Acute pain  
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the psychologic need or craving for the high feeling that results from using opioids when pain is not present   Addiction  
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drugs that provide pain relief by either changing the perception of pain or reducing its source   Analgesics  
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drugs used to treat allergies and allergic reactions   Antihistamines  
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drugs that depress the CNS and induce sleep by binding with gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors   benzodiazepine receptor agonists  
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a class of psychotropic drugs with hypnotic and sedative effects used mainly as tranquilizers to control symptoms of anxiety or stress and as sleeping aids for insomnia   benzodiazepines  
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pain that has a lone duration, may not have an identifiable cause   Chronic pain  
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a drug containing ingredients known to be addictive that is regulated by the federal controlled substances act of 1970   controlled substance  
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physical changes in autonomic nervous system function that can occur when opioids are used long term   dependence  
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inability to go to sleep or to remain asleep throughout the night   insomnia  
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a sleep problem with sudden, uncontrollable urges to sleep, causing a person to fall asleep at inappropriate times   Narcolepsy  
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free sensory nerve endings that, when activated, trigger a message sent to the brain that allows the perception of pain   Nociceptors  
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a drug that reduces a person's perception of pain   nonopioid analgesic  
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a drug containing any ingredient derived from the poppy plant that changes a person's perception of pain and has potential for psychologic or physical dependence   opioid analgesic  
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the smallest amount of tissue damage that must be present before a person is even aware that they are in pain   Pain threshold  
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a person's ability to endure pain intensity   Pain tolerance  
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drugs that promote sleep by targeting signals in the brain to produce calm and ease agitation   Sedatives  
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a natural and necessary periodic state of rest for the mind and body   Sleep  
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a shortage of quality, undisturbed sleep with detrimental effects on physical and mental well being   Sleep deprivation  
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has both unique features and features in common with acute and chronic pain   Cancer pain  
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the agency with the responsibility for enforcing the distribution of controlled substances in the US is the   Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)  
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Classification of controlled substances schedule one   high potential for abuse  
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classification of controlled substances schedule five   low potential for abuse  
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opioid analgesics are also called   Narcotics  
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pain intensity using appropriate pain scale, and when was the last dose given   when administering analgesic drugs always check this before you give the med  
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when administering analgesic drugs what should you check after giving the med   the amount of pain 30 minutes, then hourly  
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patient teaching when administering a analgesic drug   instruct how to achieve best pain relief  
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bind to opioid receptors sites in brain and alter the perception of pain   Opoiods  
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constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and dizziness   side effects of opioids  
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respiratory depression, addiction, dependence, tolerance, and withdrawl   Adverse side effects to opioids  
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what should you check before administering opioids   RR O2 dose and drug name  
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what should you check after administering opioids   RR and O2 at least hourly, bowel pattern  
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what should you teach your patients about taking opioids   take with food, do not drive, change positions slowly, and increase fluids and activity  
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life span considerations in children while giving opioids   dosage based on weight,age, health, and pain severity  
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Life span considerations for mothers while taking opioids   newborn addiction can occur, avoid breast feeding if taking opioids  
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life span consideration in older adults while taking opioids   pain often undertreated, visual impairment, risk for falls, and avoid demoral  
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs   NSAIDs  
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suppress part of the inflammatory pathway   NSAIDs  
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reduce clotting, headache, irritation of GI tract, reduce blood flow to kidney   Side effects of NSAIDs  
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induction of asthma and salicylate poisoning   adverse effects of NSAIDs  
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check previous problems with NSAIDs, including OTCs, give after meals with full glass of water or milk, blood pressure   Things to check before administering NSAIDs  
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bleeding, even with one dose, and sensitivity reaction   things to check after administering NSAIDs  
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do not take on an empty stomach, monitor for bleeding, and do not take with warfarin(coumadin)   patient teaching for NSAIDs  
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only ibuprofen is recommended and avoid aspirin   Life span considerations in children while taking NSAIDs  
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category C drug for first six months and avoid during last three months of pregnancy   Life span considerations in mothers while taking NSAIDs  
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cardiac problems   life span consideration in adults while taking NSAIDs  
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effective for pain relief, commonly combined with other drugs, toxic when taken at high doses, too often, or with alcohol, risk for permanent liver or kidney damage   Acetaminophen  
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toxic to liver and kidneys at high doses, must calculate doses accurately, and parents must read labels to determine strength   pediatric consideration while taking acetaminophen  
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reduce some types of chronic and cancer pain   Antidepressants  
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constipation, dry mouth, urinary retention, sweating, sexual dysfunction, intraocular pressure   side effects of antidepressants  
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not recommend except for cancer pain, suicidal behavior   life span considerations for antidepressants in children  
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categories B and C, benefit must outweigh the risk, avoid breastfeeding   life span considerations for antidepressants in pregnant mothers  
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heart problems, worsen urinary problems, and worsen glaucoma   life span considerations for antidepressants in older adults  
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anticonvulsants reduce some types of pain   neuropathic pain, and migraines  
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Gabapentin(Neurontin) and Pregabalin (lyrica)   common anticonculsant drugs  
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drowsiness, confusion, blurred vision, clumsiness, muscle aches, and weakness   side effects of anticonvulsants  
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most common sleep problem   insomnia  
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benzodiazepines, antihistamines, and sedating antidepressants   Sedatives  
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cause general depression of CNS, or drowsiness and mild sedation   drugs for insomnia  
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increased attention span, motor activity, and mental alertness during waking hours   intended response of drugs for narcolepsy  
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seizures, abnormal heart rhythm and chest pain   adverse effects of drugs for narcolepsy  
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methylphenidate can slow growth (height and weight)   life span considerations in children of drugs for nacrolepsy  
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normal reactions of tissues in response to injury or invasion   inflammation  
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invading microorganism disturb normal environment and cause harm   Infection  
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warm, redness, swelling, and pain   s/s of inflammation  
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stage 1 of inflammation   vascular: vessels dilate  
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stage 2 of inflammation   Exudate  
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stage 3 of inflammation   tissue repair  
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prevent or limit tissue and blood vessel response to injury or invasion   Anti-inflammatory drugs  
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prevent inflammation by slowing or stopping all known pathways of inflammatory   Corticosteriods  
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short term therapy-hypertension, acne, insomnia, and nervousness   side effects of corticosteriods  
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long term therapy- adrenal gland suppression, reduced immune function, delayed wound healing, and cushingoid appearance   side effects of corticosteriods  
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prevent inflammation by slowing the production of one or more inflammatory mediators   NSAIDs  
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bleeding, GI ulcers, GI pain, fluid retention, and hypertension   side effects of NSAIDs  
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possible kidney damage, induction of asthma and allergic reactions   adverse effects of NSAIDs  
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reduce inflammation by preventing inflammatory midiator from binding to its receptor   Histamine  
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seasonal allergies, reduce swelling of oral, nasal, eye, and mucus membranes   Leukotriene inhibitors  
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morphine, hydromorphone, meperidine, codeine, fentanyl, and tramadol   Common opioids  
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morphine   Morphine sulfate  
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hydromorphone   Dilaudid  
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meperidine   Demoral  
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oxycodone   Oxycontin, Oxyfast  
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oxycodone with acetaminophen   Percocet, Tylox  
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oxycodone with aspirin   Oxycodan, Percodan  
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hydrocodone with acetaminophen   Dolacet, Vicodin  
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salicylic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid and cox 2   common NSAIDs  
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salicylic acid   aspirin  
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propionic acid   ibprofen  
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acetic acid   ketorolac  
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cox 2   Celebrex  
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ambien, sonata, flurazepam, temazepam   common drugs for insomnia  
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zolpidem   Ambien  
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zaleplon   Sonata  
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flurazepam   Dalmane  
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quazepam   Doral  
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estazolam   ProSom  
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temazepam   Restoril  
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Ritalin, Provigil, and Xyrem   drugs for narcolepsy  
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methylphenidate   Ritalin  
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modafinil   Provigil  
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sodium oxybate   Xyrem  
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