Chapter 19 Flashcards
Analgesics do what?
given to relieve pain
Sedatives do what?
given to calm, soothe, or produce sedation
Hypnotics do what?
given to produce sleep
List four examples of opioids classified as full agonists
- morphine
- hydromorphone
- oxycodone
- fentanyl
Explain the dangers/concerns for using opioids:
potential for abuse and psychological dependence
Provide three purposes for the use of nonopioids:
given for the purpose of relieving mild to moderate pain, fever, and anti-inflammatory conditions like arthritis
What is the trade name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
What is it used to treat (list 3 things)?
mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, for moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics
Large doses of acetaminophen could cause what type of damage?
liver toxicity
What medication is used to treat opiate-induced respiratory depression?
Naloxone
Nonopioid analgesics are commonly obtained by which method?
Over the counter
fentanyl is what?
synthetic analgesic for acute pain
amitriptyline is what?
tricyclic antidepressant (adjuvant)
Vicodin is what?
opioid analgesic with acetaminophen
Imitrex is what?
antimigraine
Methadone is what?
opioid antagonist
Percodan is what?
opioid analgesic with aspirin
Duragesic is what?
transdermal analgesic for chronic pain
codeine is what?
antitussive
Narcan is what?
opioid antagonist
Tegretol is what?
anticonvulsant (adjuvant analgesic)
Salicylates are most commonly used for which properties?
Analgesic or antipyretic
Which group of medications is used as a coanalgesic in severe or chronic pain?
Nonopioids
GI symptoms experienced from taking salicylates can be minimized by taking the medication by which of the following methods?
Enteric-coated pills
