W4 GROUP ACTIVITIES Flashcards
Chronic pain
Chronic pain is persistent or recurring, lasting 3 to 6 months.
Ex. Arthritis, cancer, or lower back pain.
Acute pain
Acute pain is sudden and usually subsides when treated.
Ex. postoperative
Somatic pain
originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, and joints
Neuropathic pain
nerve pain
Ex. Shingles
Temazepam (Restoril) action & contraindication
used to treat insomnia; contraindication is narrow angled glaucoma
Barbiturate action and contraindication
CNS depressant by inhibiting CNS activity for sedation or anesthesia; contraindication is pregnancy or severe liver disease
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) use & pt education
muscle relaxant; it can cause drowsiness, don’t operate machinery or drink alcohol
Acetaminophen for what type of pain & pt education
mild to moderate pain; never more than 4000mg/24hr, no alcohol, can increase anticoagulant effects
Most important assessment data to consider before the administration of morphine sulfate to a patient? How to reverse OD?
respiration rate; naloxone
Priority nursing care for a patient who is lethargic w/ decrease respiration
Naloxone
Example of nonpharmacologic techniques for pain management
acupuncture, art therapy, massage, music
Zolpidem belongs to which classification used to treat…?
treat insomnia; CNS depressant
Phenobarbital is used for?
seizure prophylaxis
Adverse effect of opioids
respiratory depression, constipation, GI upset, urinary retention
Adverse effect of caffeine & contraindication
rapid heart rate, anxiety, warm flushing of skin; peptic ulcer
Imitrex used for what & pt education
treats migraines; needs to be taken immediately upon onset, can cause chest tightness, & high blood pressure
What conditions/disorders are contraindications for barbiturates?
allergy, pregnancy, respiratory difficulty, kidney/liver disease
Indications for the use of CNS stimulants? adverse effect?
ADHD, narcolepsy, or migraines; increased bp or hr or euphoria
Methadone use & pt education
treat opioid addiction & pain,
Adverse effect of methylphenidate
tachycardia, palpitation, tremors
Best time a pt should take Ritalin & why?
in the morning
Diazepam use & pt education
anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures; may cause drowsiness & shouldn’t be taken with alcohol or when operating machinery
