Pain

Question 1

Background information for Opioids

Answer 1

Activation of opioid receptors produces analgesia and sedation

Question 2

Pharmacology of Opioids

Answer 2

Activate opioid receptors, providing pain relief

Question 3

Indications of Opioids

Answer 3

• Pain
• Cough

Question 4

Side effects of Opioids

Answer 4

• Sedation
• Respiratory Depression
• Constipation
• Dependency

Question 5

Drug interactions of Opioids

Answer 5

• Increased incidence of sedation and respiratory depression when taken with other drugs that suppress the central nervous system

Question 6

List the brand names and generic names of Opioids

Answer 6

Brand Name: Various combination products (C-III—C-V), Various combination products (C-II), Dilaudid, MS Contin [Kadian] (C-II), Roxanol (C-II), Oxycontin (C-II), Roxicodone (C-II), Ultram (C-IV)

Generic Name: Codeine (C-III—C-V), Hydrocodone (C-II), Hydromorphone (C-II), Morphine ER (C-II), Morphine IR (C-II), Oxycodone ER (C-II), Oxycodone IR (C-II), Tramadol (C-IV)

Question 7

What is the antidote for Opioids?

Answer 7

Narcan (naloxone)