Topic 43
Medication to block the perception of pain.
What is analgesia
A chemical that activates a receptor to produce a biological response
What is an agonist
What reverses opioid overdose
What is naloxone
what are antiemetics
Analgesia controlled by patient
what is patient controlled analgesia
Central line catheter placed on right side of chest wall
What is a Hickman catheter
Stops blood clot formation
What are anticoagulants
Palliative/end of life care for management of nausea, vomiting and pain.
What is a syringe driver
reversal of oral anticoagulants
what is vitamin K