NUR155 / NUR 155 Exam 4 (Latest 2024 / 2025): Foundations of Nursing - Galen

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Question: What is a non-opioid/NSAID? Answer: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug NSAIDS relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) a chemical that is activated by damaged tissue, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins. Used to treat mild pain and fever Question: What are some non-opioid/NSAID side effects? Answer: Hives, face swelling, shock asthma, GI bleeding, Tinnitus Question: What are the 3 primary types of opioids? Answer: Full agonists-these pure opioid drugs bind tightly to mu receptor sites, producing maximum pain inhibition, an agonist effect. to a patient who has not taken any pure opioids. However, they can act like opioids and relieve pain (agonist effect) when given Mixed Agonists-antagonist. Agonist-antagonist analgesic drugs Includes Morphine, oxycodone, Percocet, dilaudid and fentanyl. can block or inactivate other opioid analgesics when given to a effect (Antagonist effect). These drugs include, Dalgan, Talwin, pt. who has been taking pure opioids, creating a withdrawal and Nubain. Partial Agonists-have a ceiling effect in contrast to a full the mu receptors or are neutral at that receptor but bind at a agonist. These drugs such as buprenorphine (Suboxone) block kappa receptor site.