Opioid Analgesics

Question 1

Opioid Analgesics MOA

Answer 1

Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS where they act as agonists of endogenously occurring opioid peptides

Question 2

Opioid Analgesics General Action/Desired Outcome

Answer 2

Alteration to the perception of and response to pain/decreased severity of pain without a significant alteration in level of consciousness or respiratory status

Question 3

Opioid Analgesic Pre-Assessment

Answer 3

Pain Assessment, Blood Pressure, Pulse, and Respirations. Assess sedation if RR<10/min, Bowel Function, risk for opioid addiction (pt history)

Question 4

Opioid Analgesic Peak Assessment

Answer 4

Pain, RR, LOC, BP

Question 5

Opioid Analgesic Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

CNS depression (RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, sedation, confusion constipation, hypotension)

Question 6

Opioid Analgesic Indication

Answer 6

Moderate to severe pain

Question 7

Opioid Analgesic Teaching

Answer 7

Abuse potential, may cause drowsiness (call for assistance when ambulating, until response is known)

Question 8

Opioid Analgesic Antidote

Answer 8

Naloxone