NURS 3304 Analgesics Test With Solution

NURS 3304 Analgesics Test With
Solution

What is tolerance - ANSWER a state in which a larger dose is required to
produce the same response that could formerly be elicited by a smaller dose

dependence - ANSWER withdrawal syndrome will occur if the drug is
stopped or dose is rapidly reduced

addiction - ANSWER disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite
harmful consequences

nociceptive pain - ANSWER direct stimulation of pain receptors

types of nociceptive pain - ANSWER somatic: arising from skin, bone, joint,
muscle, or connective tissue; dull, aching, throbbing pain

visceral: arising from intestinal organs; deep aching squeezing pain

acetylsalicylic acid - ANSWER aspirin

aspirin MOA - ANSWER inhibits cyclooxygenase and PG's and prevents
platelet formation

ADR of aspirin - ANSWER GI (dyspepsia and irritation, ulceration)

Anticoagulant effects

impaired kidney function

salicylism (tinnitus, headache, dizziness)

Reyes Syndrome (avoid in children with viral illness)

, ibuprofen - ANSWER NSAID




naproxen - ANSWER NSAID




indomethacin - ANSWER NSAID




dicofenac - ANSWER NSAID




ketorolac - ANSWER NSAID




elodolac - ANSWER NSAID




ketoprofen - ANSWER NSAID




MOA of NSAID - ANSWER inhibit PG synthesis via inhibition of COX 1 and
COX 2 for mild to moderate pain




NSAID cautions - ANSWER renal disease: vasoconstriction

GI: inhibition of protective effects