Pain Meds:NSAIDS,opioids, Muscle Relaxants

Question 1

Nsaid names

Answer 1

Naproxen, ketorolac , acetylsalicylic acid , ibuprofen, indomethacin

Question 2

Nsaids function, side effects

Answer 2

-decrease inflammation, fever, pain
-big bleed risk
-not good for long term use, only for short term acute conditions
-effect kidney
-dont give on empty stomach

Question 3

Acetaminophen when to give

Answer 3

-give instead of nsaids
-for fever, patient with bleeding risk
-risk of liver damage

Question 4

Opioid names

Answer 4

-oxycodone,hydromorphone,morphine,fentanyl

Question 5

Opiod affects, antidote

Answer 5

-O’s make everything low and slow
-antidote:naloxone, lasts 60min, reassess
-fentanyl used in IV pump

Question 6

Muscle relaxant names

Answer 6

-Cyclobenzoprine
-baclofen

Question 7

Muscle relaxant effects and risks

Answer 7

-relaxes heart,low BP and HR
-relax brain,dizziness=fall risks
-expect respiratory depression
-back off drugs slowly