Pain Review

Question 0

Non opioid analgesic use

Answer 0

Mild to moderate pain

Analgesic

Question 1

NSAID USE

Answer 1

Mild to moderate pain
Antipyretic
Antiinflammatory

Question 2

Opioid (narcotic) use

Answer 2

Acute and chronic pain

Question 3

Action of NSAIDS and non opioid analgesics

Answer 3

Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition

Question 4

Opioid action

Answer 4

Binds to opiate receptors in the Cns

Question 5

Name three nsaids

Answer 5

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
Ibuprofen
Ketorolac (toradol)

Question 6

Name a non opioid analgesic

Answer 6

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 7

Name 5 opioids (narcotics)

Answer 7

Oxycodone c acetaminophen (Percocet)

Codeine

Hydrocodone c acetaminophen (vicodin)

Morphine sulfate

Hydromorphone (dilaudid)

Question 8

How long can ketorolac be given IM/IV and what is its classification

Answer 8

NSAID

5 days max

Question 9

Why is aspirin not recommended for children and what is it’s class

Answer 9

NSAID

Reye’s syndrome - rash vomiting confusion coma rr arrest

Question 10

What is the max amount of acetaminophen that can be administered in 24 hours for an adult?

Answer 10

4grams

Question 11

Why is overdosing a major problem c acetaminophen and what is it’s class

Answer 11

Non opioid analgesic

Chronic use and overdose can cause liver damage and other toxic effects

Question 12

What drug class is used in conscious sedation?

Answer 12

Benzodiazepine

Question 13

Name a benzodiazepine

Answer 13

Midazolam (versed)

Question 14

Use of midazolam (versed) and it’s class

Answer 14

Benzodiazepine

Induce amnesia, reduce anxiety, conscious sedation

Question 15

Side effects benzodiazepine

Answer 15

Laryngospasm, resp desperation, bronchospasm, cardiac arrest, n/v

Question 16

What is the antidote for benzodiazepine

Answer 16

Flumazenil

May be repeated in one minute intervals prn