TCDHA pharm midterm questions with correct answers

Patients with chronic pain should be managed with? Answer nonopioids and referred to appropriate specialists Tramadol (Ultram) Answer An orally administered nonopioid with weak analgesic activity naloxone (Narcan) Answer block the therapeutic and toxic actions of opioids pentazocine (Talwin) Answer The only mixed opioid available for oral use. most likely to produce dysphoric reaction Fentanyl Family Answer short-acting, parenterally administered agonist opioid analgesic that is used perioperatively or during general anesthesia what opoid is primarily to treat any opioid addicts (eg. Heroin addicts) Answer Methadone Codeine Answer Most commonly used opioid in dentistry and is often combined with acetaminophen (Tylenol #3) for oral administration A patient with a true allergy to codeine should NOT be given an analgesic in that group. this includes Answer oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, and dihydrocodone.