Ch. 10 Analgesics Review Flashcards
Somatic pain, originating from ____ muscles, ligaments and joints, usually ____ to non-opioid analgesics, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Skeletal; responds better
Chronic pain is associated with _____ and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, and adult, persistent aching.
The nervous system
One of the most serious adverse effects of opioids is respiratory _____. The nurse must assess the patient’s respiratory _____ before administering an opioid.
Depression; status
Naloxone, an opioid-reversal agent, is used to reverse the effects of acute opioid ____ and is the drug of choice for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Overdose
G.I. adverse affects, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, are the most common adverse effects associated with _____ analgesics. Physical dependence usually occurs in patients undergoing ______ -term treatment.
Opioid; long
Patients with opioid tolerance require____doses of the opioid agent to maintain the same level of analgesia.
Larger
Hepatic____is the most serious acute toxic effect of an acute overdose of acetaminophen.
Failure
If the patient is taking long-acting opioid and analgesics,____pain must be treated with an immediate-release dosage form that is given between scheduled doses of the long-acting opioid.
Breakthrough
Acetylcysteine has the flavor of rotten____and so is better tolerated if it is diluted and disguised by mixing it with the drink such as cola flavored water to help increase its palatability.
Eggs
Anticonvulsants are often used as adjuvants for treatment of____pain to enhance analgesic efficacy.
Neuropathic
Constipation, lightheadedness, urinary retention, and itching are some of the common adverse effects that the patient may experience while taking____.
Opioids
Feverfew is commonly used for___headaches, menstrual problems, arthritis, and fever.
Migraine
