NSAIDS + Analgesics Flashcards
1
Q
Two mechanisms of NSAIDS
A
Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory (analgesic)
2
Q
NSAID stands for
A
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug
3
Q
NSAIDS are most commonly used for ___________ and ___________ pain
A
Chronic (arthritis)
Acute (perioperative)
4
Q
What are four NSAIDS
A
- Carprofen
- Maloxicam
- Aspirin
- Ketoprofen
5
Q
How do local anesthetics work
A
Disrupt neural transmission by blocking sodium channels
6
Q
What are two common, local anesthetics
A
Lidocaine (rapid)
Bupivicaine (slow)
7
Q
Five methods of administration of local anesthetics
A
- Topical
- Infiltration
- Regional
- Intra-articular
- Systemic
8
Q
Dissociative anesthetic
A
Ketamine
9
Q
Anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain reliever (allodynia)
A
Gabapentin
10
Q
Allodynia
A
Pain from innocuous stimulus
