Pain, Inflammation, and Addiction Flashcards

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What is the therapeutic use for Acetaminophen ?

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  • fever reduction (antipyretic)
  • alleviate mild to moderate pain (analgesic)
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What is the therapeutic use for Morphine ?

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alleviate moderate to severe pain (analgesic)

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What is an NSAID ?

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nonsteroidals anti-inflammatory drug
- have an increased risk of MI (myocardial infarction/heart attack) and CVA (cerebrovascular accident/stroke) and GI adverse events

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4
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What is the therapeutic use for Naloxone ?

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reverse effects of opioid use and overdose

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What is the therapeutic use for Ibuprofen ?

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  • inflammation suppresion
  • for gout and RA
  • pain & fever
  • diabetic neuropathy
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What is the therapeutic use for Methotrexate ?

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  • decrease immune response to help lessen effects of RA
  • decrease joint inflammation and damage caused by that inflammation
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What is the therapeutic use for Allopurinol ?

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to prevent gout attacks (not to decrease present flare-ups)
- decrease uric acid production

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What is the max dose of Acetaminophen for healthy adults ?

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4 g/day
- 4000mg/day

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What is the max dose of Acetaminophen for older adults and liver disease pt’s ?

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2 g/day
- 2000mg/day

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10
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What is the recommended dose of Acetaminophen for kids ?

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take dose indicated on package

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What is the max 24 hr dose of Ibuprofen ?

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3.2 g/day
- 3200 mg/day

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What is responsible for the trigger of inflammatory response ?

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prostaglandins

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13
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What are the cardinal signs of inflammation ?

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  • redness
  • edema
  • pain
  • swelling
  • heat
  • loss of function
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14
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NSAIDs can cause an increased risk of ?

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  • MI
  • stroke
  • serious GI adverse events (bleeding, ulceration, perforation)
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What are some clinical manifestations of RA ?

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  • appears gradual over weeks or months
  • swollen joints, warm to palpation
  • rheumatoid nodules in joints, heart, and lungs
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16
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What is somatic pain ?

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localized pain
- pinprick, stabbing, or sharp

17
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What is visceral pain ?

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generalized pain
- ache, pressure, or sharp

18
Q

What is neuropathic pain ?

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radiating or specific
- numbing, hot-burning, shooting, stabbing or electrical

19
Q

What are some symptoms of opioid withdrawal ?

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  • chills
  • diaphoresis
  • anxiety
  • insomnia
  • NVD
  • loss of motivation
  • hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain)
  • dilated pupils