Narcotics
True or False, Narcotics can be highly addictive
True
An antipyretic is used to?
Reduce fever
What does NSAID stand for?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
What are salicylates used for?
Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-clotting
How many schedules of controlled substances are there?
Five
A narcotic is used to treat what level of pain?
Severe
A common antipyretic is?
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
A common NSAID is?
Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
What is a common Salicylate?
Asprin
True or false: federal law allows marijuana to be prescribed to patients in the United States
False
What are opiates originally derived from?
Opium
What can be a dangerous side effect of Tylenol?
Liver damage
What do NSAIDs do?
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic
What is a common side effect when used too often?
GI upset/bleeding
What are controlled substances?
Drugs that have high potential for abuse
A dangerous side effect of many narcotics that affects the lungs
Respiratory depression
True or false: drugs containing acetaminophen can be controlled substances
True (ex: Percocet, Vicodin, Tylenol with Codeine)
NSAIDs can be used to relieve what level of pain?
Mild to moderate
Where did salicylic acid originally come from?
Willow bark
What agency is in charge of regulating controlled substances?
DEA
How do narcotics work?
Alter the brain's perception of pain
What makes acetaminophen different from other analgesics?
not anti-inflammatory
People should not take NSAIDs if they have a history of this.
GI bleeding/stomach ulcers or chronic kidney disease
Can Salicylates help reduce the risk of a stroke and heart attack? Why or why not?
Yes, they have anti blood clotting properties
How can you tell from the stock label that a medication is a controlled substance?
Will have the control mark and schedule on label (CII, CIII, CIV, CV)