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Pain Management Flashcards

1
Q

what kind of laxatives are used with opioids

A

stimulant laxatives (or combo with softener)

NOT bulk forming

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TCAs used as analgesics

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1) amitriptyline
2) imipramine
3) desipramine
4) nortriptyline

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3
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TCAs 2ndary amines

A

desipramine

nortriptyline

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4
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TCAs tertiary amines

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amitriptyline

imipramine

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5
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TCA AE 2ndary amines vs tertiary

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secondary: fewer anticholinergic and sedative effects than tertiary

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TCA precuations/contraindications

A 
angle closure glaucoma
BPH
urinary retention
constipation
CVD
impaired liver fxn

AVOID in: heart block, arrhythmias, long QT, severe liver disease, recent MI

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serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) used as analgesic

A

venlafaxine

duloxetine

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SNRI AE

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nausea
sexual dysfunction
somnolence

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TCA AE

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anticholinergic: tachycardic, constipation, dry mouth

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10
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anticonvulsants for neuropathic pain

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gabapentin
pregabalin
carbamazepine

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gabapentin/pregabalin MOA

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block VG Calcium channels = dec calcium influx, dec glutamate/NE/substance P release

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gabapentin/pregabalin AE

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dizzy
somnolence
peripheral edema

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13
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DOC for trigeminal neuralgia

A

carbamazepine

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14
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carbamazepine MOA

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block VG Na channels

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carbamazepine AE

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drowsiness, n/v
carbamazepine induced leukopenia
aplastic anemia: rare

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16
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glucocorticoid DOC for pain

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dexamethasone

17
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hydroxyzine as analgesic adjuvant

A

add to effect of opioids

18
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clonidine as analgesic adjuvant

A

may improve pain and hyperalgesia in symphathetically maintained pain

19
Q

caffeine as analgesic adjuvant

A

enhance analgesic effect of acetaminophen

20
Q

postherpetic pain patch

A

lidocaine or capsacin

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