Week 4 - Opioids/non-opioids Flashcards
Opiods
Endogenous opioids work on opiate receptors on ______________ fibers?
afferent
Endogenous opiods block pain along the _____________ pathway
ascending
Endogenous opiods interfere with the perception of pain in _____________?
thalamus
Endogenous opiod MOA is to change the _______________ of the membrane of
pain neurons
permeability
Changing the permeability of the pain membrane results in a
decreased _____________?
firing potential (less likely to fire with stimulation)
General side effects & Adverse Events of opiods? (3)
- Euphoria
- CNS depression (too much = death)
- Addiction
Which receptors do Opiods work on?
Opiate receptors
Opiate receptors are found in where? (3)
- CNS (Brain, Brainstem Spinal Cord)
- Periphery
- Cells in GI tract
At periphery opiates may block the release of ____________________ that are related to pain and inflammation
neurotransmitters
Changes in CNS include:
- BP
- pupil diameter
- GI secretion
- CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone) that regulate vomiting, cough and respiration
CNS Adverse Effects/Events (Mild to Significant ADE): (4)
- Decreased Pupil Diameter
- Depression of Chemo Receptor Trigger Zone
- Vomiting
- Depression of gag reflex (Adverse)
- Euphoria
- Sedation (Decreased Level of Consciousness)
GI Adverse Effects: (3)
- GI secretion
- Motility
- Constipation may become significant ADE if causes obstruction in patient at risk
CVS Effects (Adverse – dose related) (3)
- Respiratory depression
- Depression of Heart Rate
- Decreased Blood Pressure
Assessment For Narcotics:
Pre-Administration
Full set of vitals
Assessment For Narcotics:
Post-Administration
- Compare with pre-administration assessment - pain scale
- Additional narcotics may be necessary to achieve a good effect
- Always weigh the need tor effective pain control verse adverse
effects
Continuous CVS monitoring should be done when giving ___
narcotics
IV
The drug _____________is the prototype/gold standard analgesic used in health care for acute and chronic pain
Morphine
Hydromorphone also known as ____________
Dilaudid
Is hydromorphone more or less potent than morphine?
More
__________________ is a Semi-synthetic derivative of morphine with same actions uses contraindications and adverse effects
hydromorphone
_____________ is an opium alkaloid that is naturally occurring
Codeine
_________________ is a weak narcotic used as an analgesic for mild pain and antitussive (cough medication)
Codeine
Is codeine less or more potent than morphine?
Less
The most common route for codeine sulfate is the ________ route
oral
Oxycodone alternate name = ____________?
Oxycontin
Is oxycodone more or less potent than morphine?
More
Which opioid is more likely to cause dependence?
Oxycodone
Oxycodone combined with Acetaminophen is ___________?
Percocet
Alefentanil and Remfentanil are alternate names for _______________?
Fentanyl