FF Drogas: Opioids and Benzos Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Opioids?
A
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
2
Q
Why would opioids be utilized?
A
- Severe pain
- Postoperative
- Antitussive, that why robitussin is used to make lean
- Cancer Pain
3
Q
Side Effects of Opioids?
A
- Respiratory and CNS Depression
- Constipation
- Addiction + tolerance
Things just shut down in the CNS
4
Q
If a patient is suspected of having an overdose what drug is indicated?
A
Naloxone
5
Q
Examples of Benzodiazepines?
A
“PAMS”
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Clonazepam
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
6
Q
Indications for the use of Benzos?
A
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Muscle Spasms
7
Q
Side effects of Benzos?
A
- Tolerance
- Sedation
- Fatigue
- Hypotonia
- Increased Risk for Falls
