Side/Adverse Effects: PAIN MEDS

Question 1

Respiratory depression, N&V, sedation, dizziness, pruritis, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, convulsions, cardiac arrest.

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Answer 1

Opioid Analgesics/ Agonist (narcotics)

Question 2

Loss of analgesia, dramatic. Increased HR, tremors, sweating, N&V, HTN, dysrhythmia, seizures

Answer 2

Narcotic antagonist

Question 3

Tingling, nasal discomfort, dizziness, vertigo, tremors, serotonin syndrome, arrhythmias

Answer 3

Triptan

Question 4

• GI irritation (GI ulcer potential w/ chronic use
• tinnitus, prolong blood clotting time, bronchospasm, hives
• Reyes Syndrome (not used in kids under 12 y/o; contraindicated for kids under 19 y/o w/ chicken pox or flu-like sxs)

BLACK BOX WARNING

Answer 4

Salicylates

Question 5

-GI irritation/ulcer potential w/ chronic use
- prolongs time for blood to clot
- SJS, renal failure

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Answer 5

NSAIDS (ibuprofen + ketorolac)

Question 6

HTN, GI sxs, increased liver enzymes

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Answer 6

NSAID (COX-2 inhibitor)

Question 7

Rash, blisters, liver injury

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Answer 7

Non-narcotic analgesic