Tinnitus is the major symptom of which syndrome
Salicylism syndrome
what form does oxycodone come in?
oral, PO only
drugs with a narrow therapeutic index have a _____ risk for toxicity
higher, increased
the half life of medications is useful in determining?
dosage intervals between drugs
This classification of drugs is based on the ability to treat a specific condition
Therapeutic classification
NSAIDs must be taken with?
food
a pt is receiving morphine and hydromorphone, what are they at risk of?
respiratory depression
This route of drug administration usually requires a higher dose to be therapeutic
oral
Fentanyl is more ______ than ibuprofen
potent
Which non-opioid medication is appropriate to give in pt's w/ CKD
Acetaminophen
Ketorolac comes in all of these 4 routes
IM, IV, oral, intranasal
Part 1: this is a common s/e of opiods
Part 2: this medication category is often given to alleviate the above s/e
1: constipation
2: stool softeners, laxatives
Part 1: If a pt is in renal failure, which Pharmacokinetic Process is altered?
Part 2: This puts the pt as risk for?
1: elimination
2: drug toxicity
The older the pt, what would happen to their creatinine?
increased= renal insufficiency
adjuvant analgesics are frequently used to treat this type of pain
neuropathic
If children take aspirin, this syndrome may occur
IV morphine should be administered over how many minutes?
4-5
a pt with cirrhosis will have this Pharmacokinetic Process altered/diminished?
metabolism
this type of CAM is difficult to use in patient who are cognitively impaired
guided imagery
why is a loading dose needed?
more rapidly builds plasma drug level to a therapeutic level, works faster
list 3 different medication class that are used for the treatment of migraines
ergot alkaloids, NSAIDs, triptans
this drug, if given with oxycodone will increase ones' risk of abuse
hydromorphone or any other opioid
Part 1: Oliguria is defined as?
Part 2: What Pharmacokinetic Process does oliguria effect?
1: decreased urine output, less than 30ml/hour
2: elimination b/c kidney function is not working properly
list 3 potential effects that can occur due to long term steroids
hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, fractures, delayed wound healing, increased risk for infections, weight gain
Methadone does not produce the same _______ as injectable opioids
euphoria