Opioid analgesic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology: Chapter 5 Non-opioid analgesics In dentistry, when there is throbbing pain, it is usually due to what? - correct answer typically inflammation Stabbing pain usually is where ? - correct answer on the terminal nerve endings What is the definition of pain? - correct answer a diagnostic symptom of an underlying pathologic condition What are the 2 components of pain? - correct answer perception and reaction What is perception of pain ? - correct answer physical component a...

Pharmacology - Opioid analgesics/NSAIDs two major types of pain and inflammation meds - correct answer analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents two types of analgesics - correct answer opioid and non opioid two types of anti inflammatory drugs - correct answer NSAIDs and glucocorticoids t/f; analgesics don't remove pain, but rather reduce, mitigate pain; alters pain perception - correct answer t these are the narcotic analgesics - correct answer opioids examples of opioids - corr...

Pharmacology Ch. 31 Opioid Analgesics & Antagonistswhat are the major therapeutic uses of opioid drugs? - correct answer analgesics antitussives antidiarrheal what are partial opioid agonists? what is the prototype of a strong analgesic or full agonist? - correct answer -partials exert less analgesia than morphine -morphine is the prototype which drugs undergo extensive 1st pass metabolism? - correct answer morphine hydromorphone oxymorphone what is an opiate? - correct answer drug deriv...

Nclex Examination Chapter 28: Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics, Opioid Antagonist, and Nonopioid Centrally Acting Analgesics.The nurse recognizes that the primary indication for the administration of morphine is to do what? A. Relieve pain B. Reduce anxiety C. Treat left ventricular failure D. Decrease level of consciousness - correct answer A. Relieve pain The principal indication for morphine is relief of moderate to severe pain. The drug can relieve postoperative pain, the chronic p...

Chapter 35: Nonopioid Analgesics (ATI) Which medications are considered nonopioid analgesics? - correct answer NSAID and Acetaminophen First-generation NSAID (COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors) medications - correct answer Aspirin Ibuprofen Naproxen Indomethacin Diclofenac Ketorolac Meloxicam Second-generation NSAID (selective COX-2 inhibitor) medications - correct answer Celecoxib (celebrex) What is the pharmacological action of NSAIDs? - correct answer Inhibition of cyclooxygenase...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM REAL 13 LATEST VERSIONS GRADEDA+ 100% SUCCESS GUARENTEED  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need to return to surg...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

Non Opioid Analgesics Non opioids analgesics include...(5 types) - correct answer -salicylates -acetaminophen -NSAIDs -Drugs used for gout -Drugs used for migraine headaches The physical component of pain is how pain is __________ as nerves send messages to the brain. - correct answer perceived The psychological component of pain is one's _________ or emotional response to pain. - correct answer reaction There are two groups of analgesics: _______ & _______. - correct answer nono...

Pharmacology: Ch. 6 Opioid (Narcotics) Analgesics and AntagonistsWhen were morphine and codeine isolated from opium? - correct answer 1800's • Until 1920 - medications containing opium were promoted • Oral opioids became unlawful - injection abuse began and continues today Classifications of opioids by receptor action - correct answer *Agonists: * Morphine, Codeine *Mixed opioids: * Agonist antagonist- Etazocine; Partial agonist- Buprenorphine *Antagonists: * Naloxone Mechani...

Pharmacology Chapter 19 Opioid Analgesics addiction - correct answer a chronic neurobiological disease in which genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors induce changes in the individuals behavior to compulsively use drugs despite the harm that may result. agonist - correct answer drug that attaches to a receptor and initiates an action. analgesia - correct answer relief from pain. analgesics - correct answer substances (synthetic or naturally occurring) that inhibit the body's...