Analgesics

Question 1

Skeletal muscle relaxant (baclofen) have what types of normal side effects and for what adverse reaction?

Answer 1

Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness (these are normal side effects)

Risk for hepatotoxicity 

Question 2

Patient education for skeletal muscle relaxants?

Answer 2

Do not drink alcohol

Do not stop medication abruptly

Rise slowly because medication may cause dizziness

Question 3

Skeletal muscle relaxants, baclofen, are used to treat what types of conditions?

Answer 3

Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, acute painful musculoskeletal conditions

Question 4

Allopurinol is a common uric acid inhibitor. What conditions does this medication treat?

Answer 4

Prevents gout

Does not help with acute attacks. Take NSAIDs or Colchicine for acute flares

Allopurinol + aspirin = ⬆️ in uric acid levels

Question 5

Stop allopurinol if rash occurs, this may indicate a hypersensitivity reaction. What is the name of this rash?

Answer 5

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Question 6

Patient education for allopurinol includes:

Answer 6

G: gulp a lot of fluid during the day and take medication with glass of water

O: no organ meats

U: urine output up to 2L/day

T: takes several months to take affect

Uric acid deposits can cause kidney stones, fluid prevent this