NSAIDS and Sulfurs Flashcards
What 3 aspects of physiological pain?
Tachypnea, Systemic HTN and Tachycardia
What pathway does Anesthesia interrupt?
Efferent pathway
What stimulates pain fibers?
BPNH
Bradykinin, Potassium ions, NorEpi and Histamine
What does allodynia?
Decrease pain tolerance due to increased pain fiber sensitization
What induces Endorphins?
TCAD’s
What PG is meant as a pain mediator?
PGF2a
What do Leukotrienes do in regards to inflammation?
Bronchoconstriction, enhance histamine effects and dilate vessels
What does TXA2 do in the inflammatory system?
Platlet aggregation and vasoconstriction
What type of fatty acid will lower a seizure threshold?
Omega 6
What is the constitutive enzyme?
COX 1 (TXA2 production)
What is the inducible enzyme?
COX 2 (Prostacyclin)
What is the ASA dose you give to an individual who has pain?
160-325 mg
Which drug has the highest toxicity and least COX 2 selectivity?
Ketorolac
Which type of Salicylate, is cox 2 selective?
Diclofenac
What Salicylate is cox 1 selective?
Ketorolac
What drug is associated with Reye’s syndrome?
Aspirin
What type of toxicity can tylenol provide?
Hepatic (Liver)
What NSAID is used for Corneal Pain?
Nepafenac
What drug is used for Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Ketorolac
NSAID’s vs. Steroids, which one effects HPA effects?
Steroids
Causes cataracts
True or False. Narcotics mimic endorphins
True
What type of drug is used for dry eye therapy?
Retasis (Cyclosporine)
Which type of PG decreases acid secretion?
PGI2
Which type of opoid has the lowest abuse and dependancy risk?
Hydrocodone