Pain and Inflammation Meds

Question 1

NSAIDS

Answer 1

nonopioid analgesic; DONT GIVE TO PT WITH GI BLEED OR KIDNEY DISEASE; MONITOR BUN AND CREATINE

Question 2

Acetaminophen

Answer 2

LIVER damage if taken in excess- check AST and ALT; dont give to patient with liver cirrhosis or liver failure (indicated by juandice)

Question 3

Opioid Analgesics MOA

Answer 3

activates opioid receptors and blocks pain stimuli in nervous system

Question 4

Opioid SE

Answer 4

constipation, decreased respiratory rate, hypotension

Question 5

Opioid Reversal Agent

Answer 5

Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 6

General Anesthetics Ex

Answer 6

nitrous oxide, versed, fentanyl, propofol

Question 7

General Anesthetics SE

Answer 7

cardiac and respiratory depression, hypothermia

Question 8

Marcaine

Answer 8

regional nerve block

Question 9

1st Generation NSAIDS

Answer 9

bleeding, ulcers, tinnitus
ex asprin, motrin, toradol, naproxen

Question 10

2nd Generation NSAIDS

Answer 10

less side effects, doesnt effect GI and platelets
celebrex

Question 11

Steroids SE

Answer 11

increased BG, BP, HR, appetite

Question 12

Steroid nursing considerations

Answer 12

short term, must be tapered, cannot be taken with live vaccine