Chapter 19

Question 1

Analgesics do what?

Answer 1

given to relieve pain

Question 2

Sedatives do what?

Answer 2

given to calm, soothe, or produce sedation

Question 3

Hypnotics do what?

Answer 3

given to produce sleep

Question 4

List four examples of opioids classified as full agonists

Answer 4

1. morphine
2. hydromorphone
3. oxycodone
4. fentanyl

Question 5

Explain the dangers/concerns for using opioids:

Answer 5

potential for abuse and psychological dependence

Question 6

Provide three purposes for the use of nonopioids:

Answer 6

given for the purpose of relieving mild to moderate pain, fever, and anti-inflammatory conditions like arthritis

Question 7

What is the trade name for acetaminophen?

Answer 7

Tylenol

Question 8

What is it used to treat (list 3 things)?

Answer 8

mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, for moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics

Question 9

Large doses of acetaminophen could cause what type of damage?

Answer 9

liver toxicity

Question 10

What medication is used to treat opiate-induced respiratory depression?

Answer 10

Naloxone

Question 11

Nonopioid analgesics are commonly obtained by which method?

Answer 11

Over the counter

Question 12

fentanyl is what?

Answer 12

synthetic analgesic for acute pain

Question 13

amitriptyline is what?

Answer 13

tricyclic antidepressant (adjuvant)

Question 14

Vicodin is what?

Answer 14

opioid analgesic with acetaminophen

Question 15

Imitrex is what?

Answer 15

antimigraine

Question 16

Methadone is what?

Answer 16

opioid antagonist

Question 17

Percodan is what?

Answer 17

opioid analgesic with aspirin

Question 18

Duragesic is what?

Answer 18

transdermal analgesic for chronic pain

Question 19

codeine is what?

Answer 19

antitussive

Question 20

Narcan is what?

Answer 20

opioid antagonist

Question 21

Tegretol is what?

Answer 21

anticonvulsant (adjuvant analgesic)

Question 22

Salicylates are most commonly used for which properties?

Answer 22

Analgesic or antipyretic

Question 23

Which group of medications is used as a coanalgesic in severe or chronic pain?

Answer 23

Nonopioids

Question 24

GI symptoms experienced from taking salicylates can be minimized by taking the medication by which of the following methods?

Answer 24

Enteric-coated pills