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1
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2 types of pain pathways

A

Nociceptive & neuropathic

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2
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3 types of opioid receptors

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mu, kappa, and delta

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3
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receptor stimulated by opioid drugs

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mu receptor

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4
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adverse effects of mu receptor stimulation

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respiratory depression, sedation, physical dependence, euphoria

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5
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2nd receptor stimulated by opioid drugs

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kappa receptor

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6
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adverse effects of kappa receptor stimulation

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sedation and psychotomimetic effects

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7
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receptor that does not produce any effects when stimulated

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delta receptors

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8
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what produces cortisol to suppress inflammation

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adrenal glands

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9
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what do the adrenal glands release to suppress inflammation

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cortisol

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10
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ACTH

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adreno-cortico-tropic hormone

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11
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what releases ACTH

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pituitary gland

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12
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what affects fluid balance in the body

A

aldosterone

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13
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3 types of non opiod analgesics

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NSAIDS
Acetaminophe
Centrally Acting Non-Opiods

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14
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1st generation NSAIDS

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aspirin (ASA)

ibuprofen (advil, Motrin)

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15
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2nd generation NSAIDS

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celcoxib (Celebrex)

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16
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therapeutic uses of NSAIDS

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anti-inflammation
analgesia mild to mod pain
fever reducer
dysmenorrhea (cramps)
Inhibition of platelet aggregation (ASA)
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17
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NSAID contraindications/precautions

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pregnancy
hypersensitivity to ASA and NSAIDS
peptic ulcer disease
bleeding disorders
children w/ viral infections
prior to coronary artery bypass grafting (non ASA NSAIDS)
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18
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NSAIDS cause increased risk of bleeding when interacting with

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anticoagulants
glucocorticoids
alcohol

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19
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NSAIDS interaction with ibuprofen

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decreased anti-platelet effects of ASA

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20
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NSAIDS interaction with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin

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increased risk of kidney failure

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21
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ASA cannot be given 1 week before?

A

surgery

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22
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Last choice NSAID for chronic pain because it can cause cardiovascular events

A

Celecoxib

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23
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Client instructions for NSAIDS

A

take with food etc
dont chew or crush
avoid alcohol

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24
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adverse drug reactions of NSAIDS

A 
gastric upset
bleeding (non ASA)
kidney dysfunction 
salicylism (ASA)
ototoxicity (ASA)
Reyes syndrome (ASA)
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25
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therapeutic use of acetaminophen

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analgesia for mild to mod pain

fever reduction

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26
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antidote of acetaminophen

A

acetylcysteine

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27
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adverse drug reactions of acetaminophen

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liver damage

hypertension (women)

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28
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acetaminophen contraindications/ precautions

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pregnancy
alcohol use 
anemia
immunosuppression
hepatic or kidney disease
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29
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acetaminophen interactions

A

alcohol
warfarin (Coumadin)
cholestryramine (questran)

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30
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Tylenol interaction with warfarin

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increased bleeding risk

31
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tylenol interaction with cholestyramine

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reduces absorption

32
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tylenol client instructions

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do not exceed 4g/day
report abdominal discomfort
check BP regularly

33
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centrally acting nonopioids

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tramadol (ultram)

34
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adverse drug reactions to tramadol

A 
sedation, dizziness
headache nausea
respiratory depression 
seizures 
urinary retention
35
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contraindications/ precautions of tramadol

A 
alcohol 
opioids 
psychotropic drugs 
seizure disorders
liver/kidney disease
36
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administration of tramadol

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takes 1 hr to take effect

makes sure swallowed whole

37
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client instructions for tramadol

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dont drive
sit or lie down 
increase fluid/fiber 
take with food
report urinary retention
38
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opioid agonists

A

morphine

39
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therapeutic uses of morphine

A

mod to severe pain relief
sedation
reduction of bowel motility
cough supression

40
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contraindications of morphine

A

pregnancy
kidney failure
increased intracranial pressure
biliary colic

41
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morphine interactions

A 
cns depressants
anticholinergic agents
MAOIS
antihypertensives
st john wort
42
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adverse drug reactions of morphine

A

respiratory depression
orthostatic hypertension
urinary retention

43
Q

giving morphine

A

get baseline vitals

give iv slowly over 4-5 mins

44
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notify provider if respiratory rate is lower than?

A

12/min

45
Q

agonist-antagonist opioids

A

butorphanol

46
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therapeutic uses of butorphanol

A

mod to severe pain
treats opioid dependence
adjunct to balanced anesthesia

47
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contraindicatoins/precautions of butorphanol

A

myocardial infarction

opioid dependence

48
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butorphanol interactions

A

cns depressants

decreases opioid effects

49
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adverse reactions of butophanol

A

respiratory depression
increased cardiac workload
abstinence syndrome (withdrawls)

50
Q

giving butophanol

A

obtain baseline vitals

have naloxone available

51
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patient instructions for butophanol

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use PRN and short term
no driving
dont use for anginal pain
no opiod use

52
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opioid antagonist

A

naloxone

53
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therapeutic use of naloxone

A

reverses opiods

reverses neonatal respiratory depression

54
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contraindications/precautions of naloxone

A

opioid dependence

respiratory depression

55
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interactions of naloxone

A

opioid effects decrease
pregnancy risk
acute hepatitis or liver failure

56
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adverse drug reactions of naloxone

A 
ventricular arrhythmias 
increased resp. rate
blood pressure
heart rate
abstinence syndrome
57
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giving naloxone

A

IM, IV or SC
titrate doses carefully
monitor vitals

58
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adjuvant medications

A 
tricyclic antidepressants
anticonvulsants
cns stimulants
antihistamines
glucocorticoids
bisphososphonates
NSAIDS
59
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antihyperuricemics

A

allopurinol (zyloprim)

60
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therapeutic use of allopurinol

A

hyperuricemia due to gout, chemo and blood dyscrasias

61
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contraindications/precautions of allopurinol

A 
hypersensitivity of allopurinol 
bone marrow depression
liver/kidney dysfunction
peptic ulcer disease
lower GI tract disease
62
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allopurinol interactions

A 
hypersensitivity
GI disturbances
metallic taste
cataracts
agranulocytosis
63
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glucocorticoids

A

prednisone

64
Q

therapeutic use of glucocorticoids

A 
pain and inflammation
skin disorders
delays rheumatoid arthritis
prevents organ rejection 
adjunctive therapy for cancer
65
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contraindications/precautions of prednisone

A

vaccines
fungal infections
cataracts

66
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prednisone interactions

A

lasix
digoxin
NSAIDS
diabetics

67
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predinisone interacton with lasix

A

increases risk for hypokalemia

68
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prednisone and digoxin

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dysrhythmias

69
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prednisone and NSAIDS

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GI bleeding and ulcers

70
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Prednisone and diabetes

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decrease insulin and hypoglycemics effects

71
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prednisone and vaccines

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decreased antibody response

72
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prednisone adverse drug reactions

A 
adrenal function suppression
hyperglycemia 
myopathy 
peptic ulcer disease
infection
fluid/electrolyte imbalance
fat redistribution
73
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giving prednisone

A

taper off
only short term, largest dose on first day smaller doses for next 8 days
take in morning using alternate day dosing for long term use
give more doses in times of stress

74
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prednisone patient instructions

A

report muscle pain
avoid NSAIDS
take with food
report GI bleeding

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