ATI Pain and Inflammation: Opioid Agonists Flashcards

1
Q

What are Opioid Agonists for?

A

↓ Pain (moderate to severe)
Sedation
↓ Anxiety

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2
Q

How do they work?

A

Attach to Mu or Kappa receptors to produce a response

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3
Q

What are the common drug names in this category?

A
Morphine
Meperidine
Methadone
Codeine
Oxy/Hydrocodone
Fentanyl
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4
Q

What are common S/Es?

A
Constipation
↓ Cough
Urinary Retention
N/V
Orthostatic HypoTN
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5
Q

What are severe S/Es?

A

↓ RR

Sedation

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6
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How is it usually given?

A

PO, IV (push slow), various routes

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7
Q

What to monitor?

A

RR (hold if ↓12)
Sedation
Constipation
Urinary Retention

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8
Q

What is the antidote?

A

Naloxone (Narcan)

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9
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What are common names for Agonist-Antagonists?

A

Butorphanol

Buprenorphine

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