Definitions
Perception:
the physical component of pain, message of pain sent to the cortex via nerve conduction.
Metabolism of aspirin is done in the
Stomach and small intestine
A drug interaction between aspirin and _____ can result in significant bleeding.
warfarin
Most common medication used for dental pain.
NSAID's
Which of the following is true regarding these pharmacologic effects of therapeutic doses of acetaminophen?
(1) No effect on the cardiovascular system
(2) Does not produce gastric bleeding
(3) Does not affect platelet adhesiveness
(4) Does not affect uric acid excretion
all
Reaction:
the psychological component of pain that the patient shows in response.
Aspirin is best for what kind of pain
throbbing pain.
Aspirin can be used most safely in patients who have what condition: gout, arthritis, ulcers, pregnancy?
arthritis
Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
Celebrex, Naprosyn, diclofenac, ketoprofen
Naprosyn (naproxen)
An acute overdose with acetaminophen may damage the:
liver
NSAIDs
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
What effects pain threshold list 5...
Anxiety, Sleeplessness, Tiredness, Anger, Fear, Depression, Discomfort, Pain, Isolation
Sleep, Diversion, Empathy, Medications
What is the most common side effect from aspirin?
GI effect
Which of the following NSAIDs is designated U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy category B?
Naprosyn, (naproxen)
Acetaminophen is remarkably free of drug interactions at its usual therapeutic dose. T/F
True
Erythema
Redness
The action of nonopioid analgesics is related to their ability to inhibit:
prostaglandin synthesis.
Prostacyclin _____ aggregation of platelets and thromboxane A2 ____ aggregation of platelets.
inhibits; stimulates
Which of the following NSAIDs is the drug of choice for treating a nursing woman?
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diflunisal, Fenoprofen
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen is use for______ and ______.
analgesic and antipyretic
Classification of Selective Nonopioid Analgesics
Salicylates
NSAID's
Nonsalicylate/Nonnarcotic
Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to:
bradykinin.
The ability of aspirin to reduce fever results from its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the:
Hypothalamus
Which of the following agents is known to have a drug interaction with lithium?
Aspirin, Tylenol, Naproxen, oxycodone
Naproxen
Max does of Acetaminophen for:
Healthy adult
Moderate drinker (3/day)
4000mg
2000mg