CNS and Pain Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Abrupt discontinuation will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome in the context of…
A
physical dependence
2
Q
expected onset of oral drugs
A
30 minutes
3
Q
when is oral pain medication preferred
A
persistent pain, cancer pain, pts going to be discharged
4
Q
Is IM recommended for routine pain control?
A
Nope, it’s painful and has variable absorption rate
5
Q
Opioids: slow or fast IV push
A
slowwww
6
Q
PCA
A
Patient controlled analgesia
7
Q
Patients on PCA pumps use [more/less] pain medication
A
less
8
Q
Who can push the PCA button
A
ONLY THE PATIENT
9
Q
Three settings of PCA
A
continuous, PCA, continuous with PCA
10
Q
Nursing consideration with fentanyl patch
A
heat makes med absorb faster – fever, heating pad, hot water bottle
11
Q
pain should be treated [early/late] for better effect
A
early!
