Analgesics

Question 1

Propoxyphene (Darvocet, Darvon)

Answer 1

Narcotic – opiate derived

Question 2

Oxycodone (Percocet, Tylox, Oxycontin)

Answer 2

Narcotic – opiate derived

** NOTE: Percocet mixed with acetaminophen, percodan mixed with ASA (overdose looks like DKA)

Question 3

Meperidine (Demerol)

Answer 3

Narcotic – opiate derived

Question 4

What two non narcotic (NSAID) drugs work synergistically.

Answer 4

Ibuprofen and Tylenol

Question 5

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin)

Answer 5

Non Narcotic – NSAID

**NOTE: more anti-inflammatory effects than previous 2, same fever reducing properties, OD destroys kidneys (slow or fast OD),
Steven Johnson syndrome (symptoms that look like burns)

Question 6

Pentazocine (Talwin)

Answer 6

Narcotic – opiate derived

Question 7

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Datril)

Answer 7

Non Narcotic – NSAID

**NOTE: in OD destroy liver, antidote is mucomyst
toxic dose >250mg/kg

OD- GI bleed, liver and kidney failure

Question 8

Naproxen (Anaprox, Aleve)

Answer 8

Non Narcotic – NSAID

**NOTE: stronger than ibuprofen, OD affects kidneys

Question 9

Hydrocodone (Vicodin)

Answer 9

Narcotic – opiate derived

Question 10

Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, Anacin, Plavix)

Answer 10

Non Narcotic – NSAID

**NOTE: burns hole in stomach, hard to OD will vomit
Steven Johnson Syndrome (burn like symptoms)