Analgesics
There are several ways that medications can be delivered, but this is considered the preferred route of administration for NSAIDs
What is by mouth (PO)?*
This organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing opioid analgesics in the body
What is the liver?*
For a patient with a herniated disc and radiculopathy, corticosteroids may be prescribed to decrease this symptom
What is inflammation?
Vancomycin and Penicillin are this type of antibiotic - they work to reduce bacteria load by killing existing bacteria
What are bactericidal?*
This term is used by healthcare providers to describe a patient's experience of taking more than 5 medications at one time
What is polypharmacy?
This side effect is normally caused by prolonged use of these medications and is the most common side effect of taking NSAIDs
What is gastrointestinal distress?*
Opioids can cause a decrease in heart rate along with this other crucial vital sign
What is respiratory rate?
Medical professionals do not recommend repeated cortisone injections into the same area because it may have this result
What is tissue weakening/breakdown?
This is the most common ADR associated with antibiotic use
What is GI distress/upset?
This medication has been instrumental in decreasing opioid-related deaths if given in time
What is narcan (Naloxone)?
Medications such as Ibuprofen work to inhibit pain, but can also have these effects
What is anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic (fever reducer)?
These medications are classified as schedule II drugs due to their ability to lead to this in some patients
What is addiction/dependence?
Chronic steroid use may lead to this, which is a physical change in the patient's appearance due to increased cortisol levels and fat
What is moon face or a cushingoid appearance?
This visible ADR can be a sign of antibiotic intolerance or allergy
What is a rash or skin reactions (eg: hives)?
Opioids help decrease the perception of pain by increasing the amount of this “feel good” neurotransmitter in the brain
What is dopamine?
Nonsteroidal analgesics are intended to treat this type of pain
What is mild to moderate?
Sleep medications and substances such as alcohol and marijuana should not be combined with opioids due to their depressant effect on this body system
What is the Central Nervous System?
Both Corticosteroids and DMARDs have this intended effect which puts patients at an increaesed risk of infection
What is immunosuppression?
Antibiotics can be classified into multiple categories. Besides bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic, this is another common classification for antibiotics
What are broad or narrow spectrum?
This type of medication, often prescribed for inflammation, can lead to elevated blood sugar levels, making it particularly challenging for patients with diabetes to manage their condition
What are glucocorticoids (corticosteroids)?
Peak effect of most NSAIDs fall within this range
What is 20-60 minutes?
These 2 types of opioids are endogenous, naturally created by the body
What are endorphins and enkephalins?
This type of DMARD is highly specific and meant to target specific tissues. It is often used after others have been tried and failed
What are Biological DMARDs?
Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to this
What is antibiotic resistance?
It is recommended patients wait this amount of time to resume strenuous activity after receiving a corticosteroid injection
What is 1-2 days?