Bind to opioid receptors in the CNS and
alter perception of pain at the spinal
cord and higher levels in the CNS -
correct answer *Opioid Agonist
-Hydrocodone acetaminophen
-Oxycodone acetaminophen
-Oxycodone
Opioid Agonist Counseling - correct
answer -May cause
drowsiness/dizziness/sedation
-May cause constipation (may need
stool softener)
-Avoid use of Alcohol
-Avoid use of other Acetaminophen
products if combo opioid/ and do not
crush ER formulations
,Block synthesis of cyclooxygenase
enzymes (COX) , decrease formation of
prostaglandins (PGs), decrease
formation of thromboxane A2(TXA2) -
correct answer *NSAIDS - (non-steriodal
anti inflammatoru drug)
-Meloxicam (mobic)
-Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)
- Diclofenac (Voltaren or Flector)
NSAID counseling - correct answer -
Take with food
-Avoid use with other NSAIDS
- Do not use if pregnant
- May increase bleeding and blood
pressure
,Acts at *brain stem reducing tonic
somatic motor activity - correct answer
*Cyclobenzaprine
-Class= Muscle Relaxant
Central acting alpha 2 adrenergic
agonist--> decreases release of
excitatory amino acids--> inhibits spinal
motor neurons - correct answer
*Tizanidine
-class= Muscle Relaxant
Muscle Relaxant--Counseling - correct
answer -May cause dry mouth
-avoid alcohol use
, -Avoid driving may cause drowsiness
Gabapentin MOA is Unknown - correct
answer
Exact MOA is unknow- thought ot bind
to alpha(2)-delta subunit in CNS tissue -
correct answer Pregabalin
GABA Analog--Counseling - correct
answer -Dose must be "titrated"
-avoid use with alcohol
- may cause drowsiness
Mu opioid receptor agonist--> Weak
Inhibitor of norepinephrine and
serotonin reuptake( CNS component) -
correct answer Tramadol (Ultram)