Analgesics Flashcards
1
Q
acetaminophen
A
prostaglandin inhibitor
DOES NOT DECREASE INFLAMMATION
2
Q
NSAIDs
A
prostaglandin inhibitor
treat pain, fever, inflammation
not for PUD, bleeding disorder, pregancy
side effects: increased risk of stroke and MI
3
Q
salicylates
A
prostaglandin inhibitors
aspirin
cox 1 - naproxen, ibuprofen, meloxicam
cos 2 - celecoxib
4
Q
hydromorphone, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, methadone
A
opiate agonists
5
Q
buprenorphine/suboxone
A
optiate partial agonists
for opiod withdrawl
6
Q
naloxone/narcan
A
opiate antagonist
7
Q
naltrexone
A
opitate antagonist
promotes alcohol abstinence, not for acute alcohol withdrawl
8
Q
COX 1
A
Naproxen
Ibuprofen
Neloxican
9
Q
COX 2
A
celecoxib
