persistent or recurring pain that lasts longer than 3 months or past the normal healing time of an injury or illness
Chronic Pain
NSAID commonly prescribed for treatment for Gout but it also can be given for preterm labor
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Drug of choice for complete or partial reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression
Naloxone (Narcan)
The generic name for Motrin and Advil
Ibuprofen
first hypnotic approved for long-term use
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Medications such as morphine can commonly cause this respiratory changes that is noted during evaluation stage of nursing process
Respiratory depression ( decrease respirations)
Second line therapy for acute Gout flare and cause cause short term Leukopenia
Colchicine
short-acting nonbenzodiazepine that has a short half life and that is commonly prescribed for insomnia. It is not recommended for long-term use,
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Drug is used routinely as a prophylactic therapy to prevent development coronary artery disease or stroke in adults.
Aspirin (ASA)
Serotonin Receptor Agonist used to treat migraine headaches
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
This patch has been used to treat chronic pain such as cancer induced pain, especially in those that cannot take oral medication
Indicated for patients whose Gout is caused by excessive production of uric acid. It is daily medication taken for prevention.
Allopurinol
centrally acting muscle relaxant. It is the most commonly used drug for muscle spasms. It also frequently cause marked sedation
Cyclobenzaprine ( Flexeril)
You must ensure that you (healthy person) do not exceed 4g/day for this over the counter medication
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Physiological condition that result from long-term use of opioid
Opioid Tolerance
Sensation felt in area of the body that has been surgically or traumatically removed
Phantom Pain
55 yo F patient with PMH of peptic ulcer is prescribed an NSAID on the MAR for pain relief. Nurse should ____
Not to administer/call provider/ Use SBAR
Drug induced state using CNS nerve impulses are altered. It results in complete consciousness and depression of respiratory rate
Anesthesia
contraindication to the use of acetaminophen includes severe disease of this organ
Liver
The drug used in combination with Naloxone to make Subutex; used for opioid dependence
Buprenorphine
Drug that is very effective analgesic that is comparable to narcotics and can be the desirable choice for those addicted to opioids. It lacks the addictive properties
Ketorolac (Toradol)
** Daily Double**
__________ ____________ is a rare but very serious condition that cause serious swelling of the liver and brain. Most commonly seen in children that have viral illness and take aspirin
Reye's Syndrome
Diazepam (Valium)
Gastritis and GI bleeding have been heavily reported with this class of medication that is commonly taken over the counter
NSAIDs
Medication commonly prescribed for ADHD but can also be used to Narcolepsy
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)