Management of Musculoskeletal Pain and Inflammation Flashcards
What is the main mode of action of NSAIDs therapeutic effect?
1 - inhibition of COX-1 2 - inhibition of COX-2 3 - inhibition of COX-3 4 - inhibition of miu-opioid receptor 5 - Inhibition of transcriptions of inflammatory genes
2 - inhibition of COX-2
What is the main cause of NSAIDs gastric adverse reactions?
1 - Inhibition of COX-1 2 - Inhibition of COX-2 3 - Inhibition of COX-3 4 - Inhibition of miu-opioid receptor 5 - Inhibition of transcriptions of inflammatory genes
1 - Inhibition of COX-1
- COX-1 is helpful in producing gastric juice
What effect do prostaglandins have on the afferent arteriole (kidney/glomerulus)?
1 - No effect 2 - Occlusion 3 - Vasoconstriction 4 - Vasodilation 5 - Vasospasm
4 - Vasodilation
What are the 3 key core drugs we need to know that come under NSAID category?
1 - aspirin, atorvastatin, naproxen
2 - aspirin, paracetamol, naproxen
3 - aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen
4 - paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin
3 - aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen
Are paracetamols classed as an NSAIDs?
- no
Which pathway are NSAIDs ultimately trying to inhibit?
- cyclooxygenase pathway
Do NSAIDs mainly work centrally or peripherally?
- peripherally reducing prostaglandins
In a direct response to prostaglandins there is an increased pain sensation at the nocioceptors. An influx of what 2 cations is the cause of this increased pain sensation?
1 - Mg+ and Ca2+
2 - Na+ and Cl-
3 - Na+ and K+
4 - Na+ and Ca2+
4 - Na+ and Ca2+
Aspirin has its affect through an irreversible binding. What is the mechanism of action or aspirin?
- inhibits cyclooxygenase
What are the most common side effects of aspirins?
- tinnitus
- reyes syndrome (swelling in the liver and brain)
- asthma
Out of COX-1 and COX-2, which is pro-inflammatory and which is protective and function and maintenance of tissues?
- COX-I = protective and function and maintenance of tissues
- COX-II = pro-inflammatory
COX-I and COX-II has a number of adverse effects. What are the 3 key adverse effects of inhibiting COX-I and II?
1 - peptic ulcers
2 - renal failure
3 - fluid retention and heart failure
Prostaglandins can cause problems if there is too much as we seen in inflammatory conditions. What 2 positive effects to prostaglandin, specifically E2 and I2 have on the stomach?
1 - increased gastric acid secretion
2 - increased mucus production
- TOO MUCH NSAIDS WILL STOP BOTH OF THE ABOVE AND CAUSE PEPTIC ULCERS
What can be taken alongside chronic NSAIDs to reduce stomach symptoms?
- proton pump inhibitors
How do NSAIDs lead to renal problems?
- prostaglandins are vasodilators and increase afferent blood flow to kidneys
- NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins and reduce blood flow causing acute kidney disease
How can NSAIDs lead to water and Na+ retention?
- reduced blood flow means reduced filtration of water and Na+