Opioid analgesics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

Exam 1: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care I Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: What are non-pharmacological pain treatments? Answer: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) Binders, application of heat and cold, relaxation, biofeedback, distraction, guided imagery and meditation, music, hypnosis, massage Q: What are some pain management skills for...

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...

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: Nonopiod and Opioid AnalgesicsAcute pain - correct answer Suddenly and responds to treatment Mild: scheduled nonopioid (acetaminophen, NSAIDS q6h) Moderate: scheduled combination of nonopioid and opioid (oxycodone 5mg and acetaminophen 325mg q4h) Severe: scheduled potent opioid (morphine 15mg) Chronic pain - correct answer Persists for greater than 6 months, difficult to treat Nonopioids are suggested. Opioids, if used, should meet these criteria: --oral or transdermal --l...

Test Bank for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 15th Edition by Bertram G. Katzung, Anthony J. Trevor (Complete 67 Chapters). Table of Content Preface Preface for Indian Version Authors Section I Basic Principles 1. Introduction: The Nature of Drugs & Drug Development & Regulation 2. Drug Receptors & Pharmacodynamics 3. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Rational Dosing & the time Course of Drug Action 4. Drug Biotransformation 5. Pharmacogenomics Section II Autonomic Drugs 6. Introduction to A...

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...

Pharmacology Chapter 19 and 20: Opioid Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory MedicationsWhat are the 2 elements that pain consists of? - correct answer 1) local irritation (peripheral nerves) 2) recognition of pain (within the CNS) Free nerve endings that are located on the skin, muscle, joints, bones, and viscera that respond to tissue injury and painful stimuli - correct answer Nociceptors Peripheral neurotransmitters released to trigger nociceptors (5) - correct answer 1) prostaglandins 2)...