Opioid Analgesics and Responsible opioid prescribing Flashcards
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Opiates vs Opioids vs Narcotics
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2
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Opioid Receptors, Agonists (Pure, Partial & Mixed)
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3
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Pharmacologic Effects of the Opioid Receptors
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Mu2 causes the most response
4
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Opioids with Mixed Agonists-Antagonists
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- “But Billy Needed MIXED Pills”
- Butorphanol, Buprenorphine, Nalbuphine, Pentazocine
- NEVER use partial agonists or mixed agonist-antagonists together with PURE AGONISTS
5
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Available Opiates/Opioids in US
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6
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The Different Preparations of Opioids
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7
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How to manage pain & select the correct opioid
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8
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What to evaluate prior to starting opioids
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9
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Summary of the Opioids Classification
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10
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Clinical Uses of Opioids & SEs
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11
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Pseudo-Allergy vs True Allergy
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12
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How to Manage or Tx the SEs from Opioids
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13
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Morphine
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- Pure MU-agonist
- Available as: PO, IR, ER, Rectal Suppository, PO liquid, parenteral
- T½ = ⅔ hours (IR forms)
- Duration: 3-6 hours
- ER form duration: 8-24 hours
14
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Meperidine (Demerol)
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15
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Methadone
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