Exam 1: MEDS Flashcards
1
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NSAIDs MOA
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- interfere with biosynthesis of prostaglandins. (too many prostaglandins inc sensitivity of pain)
- COX inhibitors
- Selective (COX-1 and -2) and non-selective
2
Q
Side effect of NSAIDs
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-GI
3
Q
Motrin
A
- Ibuprofen
- NSAID
4
Q
codeine
A
opioid
-analgesic
5
Q
Toradol
A
- ketorolac tromethamine
- NSAID
7
Q
feldene
A
- piroxicam
- NSAID
8
Q
Opioids - MOA
A
- analgesic
- inhibit synaptic transmission by dec neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic terminal and dec the excitability of the postsynaptic neuron within key pain pathways in the spinal cord and brain
9
Q
adverse opioid side effects
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-sedation, euphoria, slower respiratory rate, orthostatic hypotension, GI, addition?
10
Q
Morphine
A
- opioid
- analgesic
11
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Demerol
A
- meperidine
- opioid
- analgesic
12
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hydrocodone
A
- hycodan
- opioid
- analgesic
13
Q
oxycodone
A
- OxyContin
- opioid
- analgesic
14
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Voltaren
A
- diclofenac
- NSAID
14
Q
Relafen
A
- nabumetone
- NSAID
15
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darvon/darvocet
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- propoxyphene
- opioid
- analgesic