Hondros College Nur 160 Medications (100% Verified)

morphine correct answers (MS Contin, Morphine Sulfate, Avinza) Opioid, narcotic Uses: pain related to surgery, trauma, cancer, visceral and moderate-severe pain Other uses: suppresses cough and slows GI motility MOA: bind to opiod receptore mimicking effects of analgesic peptides Side effects: decreased mental alertness, euphoria, dysphoria, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, constipation, nausea, vomiting, bronchoconstriction, decreased urination, bradycardia -closely monitored by FDA, schedule II drug acetaminophen/oxycodone correct answers (Percocet) Class: opioid and acetaminophen, schedule II Uses: moderate-severe pain Nursing considerations: helps the dose of the narcotic to be kept small to avoid dependence and side effects. Use in caution with additional acetaminophen in regards to recommended daily dose of 4gm Side effects: same as opioids acetaminophen/hydrocodone correct answers (Narco, Vicodin, Lortab) Class: opioid and acetaminophen, schedule II Uses: moderate-severe pain Nursing considerations: helps the dose of the narcotic to be kept small to avoid dependence and side effects. Use in caution with additional acetaminophen in regards to recommended daily dose of 4gm Side effects: same as opioids/acetaminophen acetaminophen correct answers (APAP, Tylenol) Class: non-opioid analgesic Uses: anti-pyretic, analgesic, mild-moderate pain MOA: unknown Side effects: hepatotoxicity Nursing considerations: 4gm (4,000mg) max daily dose, may use instead of ASA Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - reversal agent Schedule I correct answers street drugs- substances with no currently accepted medical treatment use in the U.S. Schedule II correct answers drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse of the drug may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. lantanoprost correct answers (Xalatan) Class: Anti-glaucoma, Prostaglandin agonist • Uses: reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma (open-angle). • MOA: Increase outflow of aqueous humor