Pain and Inflammation/1 Flashcards
1
Q
inflammation chemical mediators
3
A
- bradykinins
- histamines
- prostaglandins
2
Q
adrenal gland - inflammation
A
excretes cortisol
3
Q
uricosurics function
A
decrease uric acid levels
4
Q
types of analgesics
2
A
NSAIDs
opioids
5
Q
NSAIDS function
A
interfere with production of prostaglandins
6
Q
types of anti-inflammatories
2
A
glucocorticoids
uricosurics
7
Q
3 cats of drugs that support the tx of pain
A
- nonopioid analgesics
- opioid analgesics
- opioid antagonists
8
Q
4 types of nonopioid analgesics that tx pain
A
- 1st gen nonsteriod NSAIDs - COX1 and 2 inhibitors
- 2nd gen NSAIDS COX2
- tylenol
- centrally-acting nonopioids
9
Q
NSAIDS - COX1/2 inhibitors therap uses
5
A
- inflammation suppression
- analgesia to mild-mod pain
- fever reduction
- dysmenorrhea
- inhibition of plt aggregation (aspirin)
10
Q
NSAID types
5
A
- asa
- ibuprofen
- naproxen
- indomethacin
- ketorolac
11
Q
naproxen is to
A
nsaid
12
Q
indomethacin is to
A
nsaid
13
Q
ketorolac is to
A
nsaid
14
Q
nsaid a/e
9
A
- gastric upset
- heartburn
- nausea
- gastric ulcer
- bleeding
- kidney issues
- salicylism (asa)
- reye’s syndrome (asa)
- thromboembolic events
15
Q
sign of salicylism from ASA
A
tinnitus