pain and inflammation Flashcards

1
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physiological pain

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beneficial in that in can allow the animal to avoid damaging stimuli

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2
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pathological pain

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result from tissue damage or nerve damage

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3
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visceral pain

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hollow abdominal organs, liver, heart, lungs

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4
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somatic pain

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musculoskeletal pain

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5
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neuropathic pain

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nervous system

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6
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signs of pain in our patients

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elevated HR, RR, BP, vocalization, behavioral changes, postural changes, restlessness, unresponsive, unkempt appearance

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7
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inflammation

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normal and useful process that consists of a series of events, including vascular changes and release of chemicals that destroy harmful substances

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8
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steroidal

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anti-inflammatory drugs block the action of phospholipase

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9
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nonsteroidal

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anti-inflammatory drugs block the action of cyclooxygenase

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10
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corticosteroids

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hormones produced by adrenal cortex

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glucocorticoids

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inhibit phospholipase, increase blood glucose, affect carb, protein, and fat metabolism, regulated by neg feedback

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12
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glucocorticoids may be characterized as

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short acting (< 12 hrs), intermediate acting (12-36 hrs), and long-acting (>36 hours)

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13
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short acting steroids contain…

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“cortisone” (hydrocortisone, cortisone)

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intermediate acting steroids contain…

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“one” (prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone)

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long acting steroids contain…

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betamethasone, dexamethasone, flumethasone, paramethosone

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16
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clinical uses for steroids

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allergies, skin disorders, IVDD, shock, laminitis, addisons, ocular condition, autoimmune disease, neaoplasia

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17
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benefits of steroids

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reduce inflammation, reduce pruritus, reduce scarring and wound healing, reduce tissue damage

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18
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drawbacks of steroids

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delay wound healing, increase risk of infection, GI ulceration, conreak ulcers, may induce abortion, immunosuppression, endocrine disorders

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19
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never use _____ with steroids

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NSAIDS

20
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glucocorticoids should be _____

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tapered

21
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cox-1

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maintains physiological functions like platelet function, renal blood flow, promotes GI mucosa

22
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cox-2

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promotion of PG from cells membrane

23
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side effects of NSAIDS

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GI ulcers, bone marrow suppression, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity

24
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salicylates

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potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis

25
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side effects of salicylates

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GI problems

26
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clinical uses of salicylates

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HW tx, blood thinner, analgesia

27
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example of salicylates

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aspirin

28
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signs of aspirin toxicity

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GI problems, resp. problem, neuro problems, bleeding problems, kidney failure

29
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phenylbutazone

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analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory used in equine medicine (can only be given IV)

30
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flunixin meglumine (Banamine)

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used for cattle and horses for musculoskeletal and colic, analgesic, antipyretic, anit-inflammatory

31
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examples of cox-2 inhibitors

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dercoxib (deramaxx), reobenacoxib (onisor), meloxicam (metacam)

32
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propionic acid derivatives

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block both cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase

33
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examples of propionic acid derivatives

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ibuprofen, ketoprofen, carprofen, naproxen (allieve)

34
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dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

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clear liquid used topically or IV, inactivates superoxide radicals produced by inflammation, (snake bites)

35
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acetaminophen

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non-narcotic analgesic, rarely used in vet med, reduces fever and pain, NEVER use in cats

36
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gapiprant (galliprant)

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NSAID, non-cox, prostaglandin antagonist, reduce pain and inflammation

37
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polysulfated glycosaminoglycan

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made from bovine cartilage, treats arthritis, horses and dogs

38
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hyaluronic acid

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part of joint fluid, given intra-articularly, helps cushion joints

39
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glucosamine

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joint supplement

40
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butorphanol

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pre-anesthetic, opioid agonist antagonists, lasts 2 hours

41
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buprenorphine (buprenex, simbadol)

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mild to moderate pain control in cats, dogs, horses, small animals, lasts 6-8 hours, opioid partial antagonist

42
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ketamine

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dissociative anesthetic, NMDA receptor antagonist, prevents wind up pain, given in microdoses

43
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tramadol

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mu-receptor opiate-like agonist, inhibits uptake of NE and serotonin, used for post operative pain, SE: v/d, anxiety, tremor, sedation (CIV)

44
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lidocaine can be used with

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morphine and ketamine

45
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amantadine

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wind up pain

46
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gabapentin

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neuro pain, cancer pain