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Pain Medications Flashcards

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NSAIDs Examples

A 
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Naproxen
Celecoxib
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NSAIDs Indications

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inflammation
pain
fever

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NSAIDs Precautions

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hypersensitivity

may increase the risk of MI and stroke (non aspirin NSAID)

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NSAIDs Complications

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GI discomfort and ulceration
renal impairment
photosensitivity

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NSAIDs Administration

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administer with food and full glass of water
avoid lying down for 30 min after administration
use only as needed to reduce the risk of GI ulceration
use sunscreen

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Glucocorticoid Examples

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Prednisone

Prednisolone

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Glucocorticoids Indication

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inflammation

pain

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Glucocorticoids Precautions

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contraindicated in systemic fungal infection
do not administer live virus vaccines during therapy
should only be used for short duration

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Glucocorticoids Complications

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infection
osteoporosis
adrenal suppression
GI discomfort
hyperglycemia
hypokalemia
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Glucocorticoids Administration

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do not skip doses
monitor blood pressure
monitor fluids/electrolytes, weight
monitor for signs of bleeding, GI discomfort
take calcium and vitamin D supplements
give with food
do not stop abruptly
provide immunoprotection
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Acetaminophen Indications

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analgesic

antipyretic

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Acetaminophen Precautions

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use caution in clients who consume three or more alcoholic beverages per day
concurrent use of rifampin, INH, carbamazepine, barbiturates may increase hepatotoxic effects
slows the metabolism of warfarin

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Acetaminophen Complications

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nausea and vomiting

long term therapy: hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

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Acetaminophen Administration

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monitor liver and kidney function
be aware of OTC sources of acetaminophen
do not exceed 4,000mg/24hr
provide education regarding risk of hepatotoxicity
administration to children should be based on age/weight
antidote: acetylcysteine

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Opioids Examples

A 
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone
Morphine
Meperidine
Codeine
Oxycodone
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Opioids Indications

A

moderate to severe pain

sedation

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Opioids Precautions

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monitor for potentiated effects when given with CNS depressants
monitor for abuse

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Opioids Complications

A 
orthostatic hypotension
constipation
urinary retention
blurred vision
respiratory depression
abstinence syndrome
19
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Opioids Administration

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monitor vital signs
monitor for respiratory depression
monitor for urinary retention and constipation
antidote: naloxone

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