morphine; fentanyl; codeine; oxycodone Flashcards
what pharmacological class does morphine; fentanyl; codeine; and oxycodone belong to
opioid agonists
what ROA does morphine come
oral subQ; IM; IV; epidural; intrathecal; PCC
what ROA does fentanyl come in
IV; IM; transmucosal; transdermal
what ROA does codeine come in
oral; subQ; IM; IV
what ROA does oxycodone come in
oral; rectal
opioid agonists such as morphine; fentanyl; codeine; and oxycodone act on which receptors
mu receptors and kappa receptors
activation of which receptor produces analgesia; respiratory depression; euphoria; and sedation
mu receptor
activation of which receptor produces analgesia; sedation; decreased GI motility
kappa receptor
activation of mu receptors can also be linked to _____
physical dependence
therapeutic effects of opioid agonists
relief of moderate to severe pain
sedation
reduction of bowel motility
opioid agonists can reduce bowel motility which can give relief from
diarrhea
opioid agonists can provide relief of moderate to severe pain from which conditions
postoperative; MI; following childbirth; cancer
opioid agonist codeine can suppress _____
suppress cough