Opioids Flashcards
Define narcotic
- Addictive properties
- Produces analgesic and sedative effects
Morphine is primarily ____ receptor-mediated
Mu
Opiate is derived from _____.
Opium
(ex: morphine and codeine)
Opioid is a drug (natural or synthetic with ______ qualities.
morphine-like
(narcotic)
Opioid analgesics are collectively called _______ (3).
- Narcotic
- Opiate
- Opioid
Opioid abstinence syndrome: symptoms (4)
- Muscle aches
- Chills
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
(overdose would cause coma)
What is an opioid agonist/antagonist used for?
Opioid rehab programs
Opioid types (made for a certain symptom) (4)
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
- Antitussive
- Antidiarrheal
Moderate opioid Agonist: 2 examples
- Codeine (robitussin AC)
- Hydrocodone
Combination opioid meds typically have ______ and are _______ at lower doses.
- acetaminophen combination
- Synergistic
Why are opiates a concern for geriatric patients?
Significantly depress the CNS
_____ may produce varied analgesic responses due to a genetic polymorphism.
Codeine
(metabolized by 2D6)
Which weak opiate agonist are used for a diarrhea (2)?
- Loperamide (imodium)
- Dephenoxylate (lomotil) combine w/atropine
What is the first line in treating heroin patients (2)
- Methadone
- Then mixed opioid antagonist
Opioid MOA
mu, kappa, delta receptor agonist
List the endogenous opioids that modulate the pain gate pathway
- Endorphins
- Dynorphins
- Enkephalins
Opioid receptor locations in the CNS (in order of abundance).
- cerebral cortex
- amygdala
- septum
- thalamus
- hypothalamus
- midbrain
- spinal cord
Opioids: 3 primary sites of action
- Spinal cord
- Thalamus and limbic system
- Brainstem
Opioid: mechanism of action
TQ!!
Morphine: uses (3)
- Severe and chronic pain (post-op, cancer)
- Acute pulmonary edema
- Palliative
Morphine: contraindications (4)
- Respiratory compromise
- Asthma
- Pregnancy
- Increased ICP
What makes morphine a unique opioid?
Initially causes nausea and vomiting, but it releases histamine so it can cause bronchospasm, blepharitis and hypotension
Tell-tale sign of patient on morphine
Meiosis (“pinpoint pupils”)
Morphine: peripheral effects (4)
- Cardio: vasodilation, decreases blood pressure negative ionotropic response
- Skin: histamine release→ itchiness
- Pulmonary: bronchospasm
- GI: constipation (decreased motility)
Morphine: effect on smooth muscle (4)
- Biliary tract: tenfold increase of normal pressure (contraction of sphincter of Odi)
- Urinary bladder: increased detrusor tone
- Bronchospasm
- Uterus: reduced tone (may prolong labor)
Which opiate is recommended during labor and delivery (2)?
- Meperidine (demerol)
- Fentanyl