Pain Basics
Two major types of pain.
Acute and Chronic.
Morphine
Pentazocine (Talwin)
Specific drug that blocks activity in the CNS but does NOT bind opioid receptors
Tramadol
Treats mild pain and reduces fever
Acetaminophen
Short term pain from injury, infection, or surgery.
Acute Pain
Two opioids used in outpatient settings
Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone
These drugs act as an agonist at one receptor and an ____________ at another.
Antagonist
Another centrally acting drug used for pain management
Clonidine (Duraclon)
Examples include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
NSAIDS
Long-lasting pain such as back pain.
Chronic Pain
Opioid used for severe pain
Hydromorphone
Common side effect: sedation, constipation, and ________ pupils.
Constricted
Common side effects: dizziness, sedation and ____ mouth.
Dry
Drug class that reduces inflammation but increases bleeding risk.
NSAIDS
When a drug becomes less effective over time
Tolerance
System allowing a client to self-administer opioid doses with a pump
PCA
Drug class used for mild-moderate pain and sometimes presurgical anesthesia
Opioid agonist-antagonists
These drugs work mainly in the brain and _________.
spinal cord
Drug class used for neuropathic pain and seizures
Anticonvulsants
Dependance
Medication used to reverse opioid overdose.
Naloxone (Narcan)
These drugs interact with alcohol and other ______ depressants
CNS
Adverse reaction involving blood pressure while standing
postural hypotension
Drug class used for chronic or cancer pain such as Elavil or Zoloft.
Antidepressants