PAIN DRUGS

Question 1

What is Aspirin’s drug classification?

Answer 1

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Question 2

The MOA for these medications is/are inhibits COX-1 & COX-2

Answer 2

Aspirin, Ibuprofen

Question 3

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are inflammation suppression, analgesia for mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, dysmenorrhea, inhibition of platelet aggregation

Answer 3

Aspirin

Question 4

Nursing interventions for these medications is/are Monitor for GI bleeding, monitor BUN/creatinine

Answer 4

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Celcoxib

Question 5

With this medication, instruct the patient to Take with food to minimize GI effects, report changes in urine output or fluid retention, report ringing or buzzing in the ears, do not give to children with a viral infection.

Answer 5

Aspirin

Question 6

Adverse effects of this medication is/are gastric upset, gastric ulceration, kidney dysfunction, bleeding, salicylism, Reye’s syndrome

Answer 6

Aspirin

Question 7

What is Ibuprofen’s drug classification?

Answer 7

NSAID

Question 8

The MOA for these medications is/are inhibits COX-1 & COX-2

Answer 8

Asprin, Ibuprofen

Question 9

The therapeutic use for these medications is/are inflammation suppression, analgesia for mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, dysmenorrhea

Answer 9

Asprin, Ibuprofen, Celoxib

Question 10

Nursing interventions for these medications is/are Monitor for GI bleeding, monitor BUN/creatinine

Answer 10

Asprin, Ibuprofen, Celoxib

Question 11

Adverse effects of these medications is/are gastric upset, Gastric ulceration, kidney dysfunction, bleeding, thromboembolic events

Answer 11

Ibuprofen

Question 12

With these medications, instruct the patient to Take with food to minimize GI effects, report changes in urine output or fluid retention, advise about pregnancy risk

Answer 12

Ibuprofen, Celcoxib

Question 13

What is Celcoxib’s drug classification?

Answer 13

NSAID

Question 14

The MOA for this medication is/are inhibits COX-2

Answer 14

Celcoxib

Question 15

What is Acetaminophen’s drug classification?

Answer 15

Nonopioid analgesic

Question 16

The MOA for this medication is/are inhibits COX in CNS only

Answer 16

Acetaminophen

Question 17

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are analgesia for mild to moderate pain, fever reduction

Answer 17

Acetaminophen

Question 18

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Administer Acetylcysteine for overdose

Answer 18

Acetaminophen

Question 19

Adverse effects of this medication is/are liver damage (overdose)

Answer 19

Acetaminophen

Question 20

With this medication, instruct the patient to Do not exceed 4 grams/day, do not take with alcohol, caution clients that drug is available in many combination products

Answer 20

Acetaminophen

Question 21

What is Tramadol’s drug classification?

Answer 21

Centrally acting analgesic

Question 22

The MOA for this medication is/are stimulates opioid receptors, blocks reuptake of Norepinephrine and serotonin in the CNS

Answer 22

Tramadol

Question 23

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are analgesia for moderate to moderately severe pain

Answer 23

Tramadol

Question 24

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor respirations, monitor for urinary retention

Answer 24

Tramadol

Question 25

Adverse effects of this medication is/are sedation, constipation, respiratory depression (rare), urinary retention

Answer 25

Tramadol

Question 26

What is Morphine’s drug classification?

Answer 26

Opioid agonist analgesic

Question 27

The MOA for this medication is/are stimulates mu receptors and to a lesser degree stimulates kappa receptors

Answer 27

Morphine

Question 28

The therapeutic use for these medications is/are analgesia for moderate to severe pain, anesthesia adjunct

Answer 28

Morphine, Butorphanol, Pentazocine

Question 29

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor respirations, monitor for urinary retention, administer naloxone for overdose

Answer 29

Morphine

Question 30

Adverse effects of this medication is/are sedation, constipation, respiratory depression, urinary retention, nausea, potential for abuse

Answer 30

Morphine

Question 31

With these medications, instruct the patient to Increase fluid & fiber intake, take with food to minimize GI effects, do not take prior to driving, take only when needed and short-term, do not take CNS depressants

Answer 31

Tramadol, Morphine

Question 32

What is Butorphanol and Pentazocine's drug classification?

Answer 32

Opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic

Question 33

What is Pentazocine’s drug classification?

Answer 33

Opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic

Question 34

The MOA for these medications is/are blocks mu receptors, stimulates kappa receptors

Answer 34

Butorphanol, Pentazocine

Question 35

Nursing interventions for these medications is/are Monitor respirations

Answer 35

Butorphanol, Pentazocine

Question 36

Adverse effects of this medications is/are sedation, respiratory depression, nausea, abstinence syndrome

Answer 36

Butorphanol, Pentazocine

Question 37

With these medications, instruct the patient to Do not take prior to driving, take only when needed and short-term, do not take CNS depressants, do not stop taking abruptly, do not take opioids

Answer 37

Butorphanol, Pentazocine

Question 38

What is Naloxone’s drug classification?

Answer 38

Opioid Antagonist

Question 39

The MOA for this medication is/are blocks opioid receptors

Answer 39

Naloxone

Question 40

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are reversal of opioid effects

Answer 40

Naloxone

Question 41

Adverse effects of this medication is/are Abstinence syndrome

Answer 41

Naloxone

Question 42

What is Predinsone’s drug classification?

Answer 42

Glucocorticoid

Question 43

The MOA for this medication is/are inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins, decreases permeability of capillaries, inhibits lysosomal activity, decreases production of lymphocytes

Answer 43

Predinsone

Question 44

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are inflammation suppression, prevention of organ rejection

Answer 44

Predinsone

Question 45

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor blood glucose, monitor for GI bleeding, monitor for abdominal fat, buffalo hump, moon face

Answer 45

Predinsone

Question 46

Adverse effects of this medication is/are suppression of adrenal function (adrenocortical insufficiency), hyperglycemia, myopathy, peptic ulcer disease, infection, fluid & electrolyte imbalances, fat redistribution (buffalo hump, moon face, truncal obesity), bone loss, cataracts

Answer 46

Predinsone

Question 47

With this medication, instruct the patient to Take on alternate day schedule (long-term), do not stop taking abruptly, report signs of infection, take with food to minimize GI effects, report increased stress

Answer 47

Predinsone

Question 48

Adverse effects of this medication includes gastric upset, gastric ulceration (mild), kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events

Answer 48

celecoxib