3- Opioid Epidemic and OUD Flashcards
How does the strength of heroin, oxycodone, methadone, fentanyl and carfentanil compare to that of morphine?
Oxycodone- 2x
Methadone- 3x
Heroin- 5x
Fentanyl- 50-100x
Carfentanil- 10,000x
What sxs are a/w mild doses of opioids? (6)
Pupil constriction → Nausea → Cough suppression → Pain relief → Mild sedation → Euphoria
What sxs are a/w moderate doses of opioids? (3)
Mod sedation → Memory impairment → AMS
What sxs are a/w severe/ overdose of opioids? (6)
Confusion → Respiratory depression → LOC → Apnea → Coma → Death
What opioid receptor is responsible for the greatest SEs (+ greatest dependence, least dysphoria)?
Mu receptor
Pt presents with pupillary constriction, respiratory depression, lower body temp/ BP, muscle relaxation, and stupor nodding. What are you concerned for?
Signs of abuse/ OD
Pt presents with pupillary dilation, panting/ yawning, diarrhea, elevated temp/ BP, muscle contractions, insomnia, and flu-like sxs. What are you concerned for?
Opioid acute withdrawal
Rate of progression from use to addiction is dependent on what?
Genetics, childhood abuse, specific drug
All drugs a/w a vicious cycle of addition work through what pathway?
Dopamine system = euphoria
Continued use of opioids after addiction can lead to what negative consequences?
Loss of behavioral control
Little regard for consequences of action
Brain is working on drive systems- stimulus driven (no off switch)
What is prescribed for mild pain according to the WHO pain ladder?
Non-opioid +/- adjuvant
(acetaminophen, aspirin, NSAID)
What is prescribed for mild-mod pain according to the WHO pain ladder?
Opioid +/- non-opioid +/- adjuvant
(codeine, tramadol)
What is prescribed for mod-severe pain according to the WHO pain ladder?
Opioid +/- non-opioid +/- adjuvant
(morphine, fentanyl)
When should CII opioids be used? (time frame)
Short-term
When does risk of continued opioid use increase?
4-5 days