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| a larger dose of opioid is needed to achieve the same level of analgesia |
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| physical adaptation of the body to the opioid and withdrawal symptoms after abrupt drug discontinuation |
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codeine
hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin)
morphine
fentanyl
tramadol
Percocet |
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| Examples of Opioid Analgesics |
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| Perceived by the individual, not observable by others |
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| Medication that alleviates pain |
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| Purpose of nonopioid analgesics |
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Definition
| relieving mild to moderate pain, fever, and anti-inflammatory conditions (arthritis) |
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Definition
| Examples of Nonopioid Analgesics and Antipyretics |
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| A drug added to a prescription to hasten or enhance the action of a principle ingredient. |
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Definition
| Medication to reduce fever |
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Definition
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| Analgesics (controlled substances) whose action is similar to opium in altering the perception of pain; can by natural or synthetic. |
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| Opposite effect from that expected. |
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Term
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| Controlled substances used to promote sedation in smaller doses and to promote sleep in larger doses. |
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Term
| Uses for Tricyclic antidepressants |
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Definition
| Treatment of nerve pain associated with herpes, arthritis, diabetes, and cancer, migraine or tension headaches, insomnia, and depression. |
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Term
amitriptyline
imipramine
nortriptyline |
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Definition
| Examples of Tricyclic Antidepressants |
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Definition
| Examples of SNRIs antidepressants |
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Term
| Uses for SNRIs antidepressants |
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Definition
| Treat diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia. |
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Term
gabapentin (Neurontin)
pregabalin (Lyrica)
carbamazepine (Tegretol) |
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Definition
| Examples of Anticonvulsants |
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Definition
| Commonly used for the management of nerve pain associated with neuralgia, herpes zoster (shingles), and cancer. |
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Term
| Application of a lidocaine patch |
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Definition
| patches are worn only once for up to 12 h within a 24-h period, then removed. |
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