TERMS Flashcards
results from stimulation of internal organ pain receptors
visceral
spontaneous pain and hypersensitivity to pain in association w/ damage to or a lesion of the nervous system
neuropathic
result of direct mechanical or chemical stimulation of nociceptors and normal neural signaling to the brain like tissue/muscle damage
somatic
involves using multiple agents w/ complementary mechanisms
allows for opioid sparing and fewer side effects
multimodal pain therapy
naturally occurring and derived from poppy
opium
compounds structurally realted to opium
opiate
-morphine, codeine
any compound that works at the opioid receptors
opioid
substance w/ abuse or addictive potential
narcotic
name the absorption based on time?
onset 15-30 min, ER 8-24 hrs duration, IR 2-6 hrs duration
oral
name the absorption based on time?
onset 12-16 hrs
transdermal
name the absorption based on time?
duration 1-4 hrs
parenteral
name the absorption based on time?
onset <15 min
transmucosal
no more than 7 days of opioids can be prescribed to adults
-you can but there must be a specific reason in the patients chart
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