Pain1 Flashcards
opioid withdrawal sx
anxiety, tachy, shaky, SOB, GI sx
pseudo-addiction
may run out too soon, worried about running out, but due to pain inadeq controlled
opioid hyperalgesia; dfn and tx?
chronic opioid use can worsen pain sensitivity; switch to diff opioid to mitigate tolerance or wean off op to oth analgesics
what is the most impt predictor of resp depr on IV opioids?
sedation
what is the usu cause of fatality with opioid OD?
resp depression
recommended dose of misoprostol to mitigate GI effects of NSAIDs
200 mcg QID
gastroprotective agents for GI effects of NSAIDs
misoprostol, PPI, H2 blockers
what is CV risk assoc NSAIDs?
htn, HF, MI, stroke, death
which COX selectivity of NSAIDs leads to higher CV risk?
COX2 selectivity
what do COX1 prostaglandins do?
increase gastrointestinal mucosal blood flow, mucus and bicarbonate production, and epithelial growth
what do COX2 prostaglandins do?
mediate inflammation, pain, and fever
agents better for neuropathic pain
antidepr [amitriptyline, duloxetine], and/or anticonvulsant [pregabalin]
agents better for severe pain due to injury, cancer
opioids
children dose APAP
10-15 mg/kg
APAP conc of infant drops or children’s susp
160 mg/5 ml
APAP cmb in Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
hydrocodone
APAP cmb in Percocet, Endocet
oxycodone
APAP cmb in Tylenol #2, 3, 4
codeine
APAP cmb in Ultracet
tramadol
hepatox assoc with what APAP dose?
> 4 g/day [2 g/day for heavy drinkers, pts with hepatitis]
what is DOC for pain in pregnancy?
APAP
which COX blockade incr bleeding?
COX 1
which COX blockade incr CV risk?
COX 2
which pts at greater risk of GI effects?
elderly, hx GI bleed, corticosteroids, SSRI/SNRI, chronic/HD use
how soon stop NSAID before surgery?
at least 1 wk
risks from chronic PPIs
decr bone density, incr infection
which NSAID rec take with food?
all
which NSAID cause more nausea?
salicylates: ASA and salsalate
what is max dose for Rx ibuprofen?
3.2 g/day [400-800 mg Q6-8H]
naproxen dosing for inflam, mild-mod pain
500-1000 mg/day in 2 div doses [all naprox is BID]
which NSAID high risk for CNS SE?
indomethacin; avoid in psych