Pain Flashcards
1
Q
NSAIDs mechanism
A
inhibits COX1/2 which produce prostaglandins
prostaglandin is key to the inflammatory response
2
Q
naproxen contraindication
A
active GI bleed
3
Q
codeine mechanism
A
opioid receptor agonise- increases analgesic transmission to reduce pain
4
Q
main side effect of codeine and 2 others
A
constipation
drowsy
dizzy
5
Q
1 contraindication of codeine and why
A
acute ulcerative colitis
can cause toxic megacolon
6
Q
how do you give codeine
A
NEVER IV
7
Q
allopurinol class
A
xanthine oxidase inhibitor- reduces uric acid production- reduces gout (prophylactically)
8
Q
allopurinol mechanism
A
xanthine oxidase inhibitor- reduces uric acid production- reduces gout (prophylactically)
