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Pharm Pain, Sleep, and Comfort
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/22/2013

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Term
Pain
Definition
unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage; whatever a person says it is, existing wherever a person says it does
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Assessment of pain
Definition
fifth vital sign
Term
JACHO standards of pain
Definition
requires nurses to assess patients degree of pain, implement in timely manner to provide pain relief, evaluate effectiveness
Term
Pain classification: Nociceptive
Definition
pain resulting from activation of primary afferent receptors by mechanical, thermal, or chemical stimuli
Term
Pain Classification: Neuropathic pain
Definition
results from damage to peripheral nerves or central nervous system tissue or from altered processing of pain in CNS
Term
Acute pain
Definition
sudden onset, temporary duration, localized: described as stabbing or sharp, accompanied by symptoms of SNS stimulation
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Chronic pain
Definition
prolonged; diffuse, difficult to localize, described as ache nagging cramping, symptoms of nausea, fatigue, depression
Term
cereberal cortex
Definition
refines perception of pain
Term
Pain threshold
Definition
level of stimulus that results in sensation of pain
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pain tolerance
Definition
amount of pain patient can endure without it interfering with normal function
Term
somatic pain
Definition
pain originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, joints
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visceral pain
Definition
pain originates from organs or smoothe muscles
Term
phantom pain
Definition
pain experienced in area of body part that has been surgically or traumatically removed
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referred pain
Definition
pain occurring in an area away from organ of origin
Term
central pain
Definition
pain resulting from any disorder that causes central nervous system damage
Term

psychogenic pain

Definition
pain caused, increased, or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavioral factors
Term
superficial pain
Definition
pain originates from skin or mucous membranes, opposite of deep pain
Term
Gate theory of pain transmission
Definition
area of spinal cord is "gate" to block impulse transmission; large A fibers close gate, C fibers open gate
Term
Opioid
Definition
drug that binds to opiate receptors and produces morphine-like action to relieve pain
Term
Opioid mechanism of action: agonist
Definition
binds with and produces actions at opiate receptors
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Opioid mechanism of action: partial agonist
Definition
binds with and produces actions but only at some of receptors
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Opioid mechanism of action: mixed agonist-antagonist
Definition
binds with and produces actions with some opiate receptors but blocks others
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Opioid mechanism of action: antagonist
Definition
binds with receptors but blocks the receptor
Term
narcotic or opiate analgesics
Definition
action is to mimic endorphins on opiate receptors in brain, altering perception of pain and response
Term
Generic name: meperidine
Definition

trade name: demerol

UAD 50-100MG

Term
Generic name: hydromorphone
Definition

trade name: dilaudid

UAD 2-4MG

Term
Generic name: oxycodone
Definition

trade name: sustained release= oxycontin

with tylenol=tylox

with aspirin= percodan

 

Term
Generic name: methadone
Definition

trade: dolophine

narcotic withdrawal

Term
Generic name: propozyphene
Definition

trade name: Darvon

with tylenol= darvocet

schedule IV drug

Term
Generic name: fentanyl
Definition
trade name in patch: duragesic
Term
Opiate side effects
Definition
respiratory depression depth and rate, constipation, nausea and vomiting, sedation, histamine release resulting in itching, vasodilation, orthostatic hypotension, sphincter spasticity leading to biliary colic and urinary retention, euphoria and hallucinations
Term
Generic name: morphine
Definition

trade name: epidural use= Duramorph

sustained release form= MS-Contin

PO Roxanol

Term
Opioid Analgesics: fentanyl
Definition

100x potency of morphine

parenteral form: sublimaze for anesthesia

transdermal patch for severe chronic pain such as cancer: duragesic; 24 hours to reach effective level

absorption through oral mucosa= Actiq

Term
Opioid Analgesics: Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
not recommended beyond 48 hours; short half life requiring frequent dosing; continued use leads to normeperidine, toxic metabolite
Term
Opioid Analgesics: Codeine
Definition
not effective in severe painl commonly combined with tylenol as a cough suppressant
Term
Opioid Analgesics: Oxycodone
Definition

Oxycontin- sustained release; significant abuse, tablets crushed or snorted or dissolved in water for IV use;

with acetaminophen= Percocet, Tylox

with aspirin= Percodan

Term
Opioid Analgesics: Heroin
Definition
legal in Europe; high lipid solubility making it cross blood brain barrier and more readily than other opiates
Term
Mixed agonist- antagonist: Petazocine (Talwin)
Definition
works on kappa receptors, antagonist on mu receptors, minimal respiratory depression; doesn't produce euphoria, therefore, minimal abuse potential; increases myocardial workload
Term
Narcotic Antagonists (Antidote)
Definition

competes with opiates at opiate receptors leading to reversal of effects of opiates;

treats overdose to reverse respiratory depression; 

Naloxone (Narcan) Most common IV, IM, SQ

nalnefane (Revex) IV

naltrexone(ReVia) PO maintenance therapy in opiate addiction

Term
tolerance
Definition

increased dose required to produce the same effect when pain stimulus remain unchanged

 

Term
dependence
Definition
physical effect of using drug for 10 days or longer
Term
physical withdrawal symptoms of opiates
Definition
runny nose, sweating, anxiety, irritability, abdominal cramps, muscle spasms, goosebumps, diarrhea
Term
salicylates: acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA) or aspirin
Definition

Primary SE: GI irritation; adminstration to children with fever as a result of viral illness may lead to Reye's syndrome

toxicity: chronic intoxication (salicylism) or acute salicylate overdose

s/s tinnitus, hyperventilation, acid-base imbalances, seizures

anti-thrombic- prevents blood clots; descreases risk of MI and stroke

Term
salicylates: acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Definition

for pain or fever; combined with codeine for pain; no anti-inflammatory effect

major SE: hepatoxicity

Antidote: acetylcysteine (Mucomyst PO form) Acetadote IV form)

Term
NSAIDS: non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
Definition

many available OTC mild to moderate pain; different classes and sub-classes;

Major SE: GI irritation

concurrent administration of misoprostol (Cytotec) a gastric mucosa protective helps prevent gastric ulcers

Term
NSAIDS: non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
Definition

most classified as cox-1 inhibitors

propionic acid derivatives such as

ibuprofen (motrin, advil), naproxen (aleve, naprosyn, anaprox), ketoprofen (orudis)

indoles such as ketoralac (toradol)

oxicams

newest class is cox-2 inhibitors: less GI problems

celecoxib (Celebrex)

Term
Other anti-inflammatory drugs
Definition

used in severe arthritis unresponsive to other medications; severe SE; take weeks and months to be effective

Glucocorticosteroids (prednisone)

gold products auraofin (Ridaura)

Chemo drugs such as methotrexate

antimalaria drugs such as chloroquine (aralen)

Term
Normal sleep pattern
Definition

initial period of drowsiness: 30 min

stage 1 drowsiness 90 min

stage IV deep sleep

characterized by depressed body function, non-rapid eye movement (NREM) non-dreaming physically restorative

after stage IV, 5-20 min of rapid eye movement

Term
insomnia
Definition
difficulty falling alseep; staying asleep, both; commonly stress related; medications for short term use
Term
Sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics
Definition

produce CNS depression: calming, reduce anxiety, promote sleep; symptomatic relief

produce drug tolerance, psychological, physiological dependence; withdrawal symptoms

Term
Sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics actions
Definition
potentiate effects of neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain; delayed chemical transmission of impulses in retucular formation of brain stem;
Term
side effects of Sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics
Definition
excessive drowsiness, hypotention, constipation, hangover feeling
Term
barbiturates
Definition

effect REM and nonREM sleep; not unusual in feeling of not rested, easily agitated, nightmares, frequent awakening on withdrawal

many drug-drug interactions

not commonly used except as adjunct to anesthesia or as anticonculsant

thiopental(pentothal)- anesthesia

pentobarbital (nembutal)- hypnotic

phenobarbital (luminal) anticonvulsant

most are schedule II

Term
benzodiazepines
Definition

do not suppress REM sleep; wide safety margin between therapeutic and toxic unless combined with other CNS depressants; less rebound, less abuse potential then barbituates but physiological dependence is an issue

schedule IV

long half-lives and metabolism results in active metabolites which prolong further

antidote= flumazenil (romazicon)

Term
benzodiazepines
Definition

prototype drug diazepam (valium)

alprazolam (xanax)

midazolam (versed) effect of amnesia

lorazepam (ativan)

triazolam (halcion)

"am" family

Term
antihistamines
Definition

effects other than hypnotic; sleep aid

diphenhydramine (benadryl)

doxylamine

hydroxyzine (vistaril, atarax) used as anti-anxiety, adjunct to analgesics

Term
zolpidem (Ambien & ambien CR)
Definition
rapid onset, taken before bedtime; short term use; most commonly prescribed sleeping pill
Term
eszopiclone (lunesta)
Definition
enhances GABA; approved for long term use
Term
ramelteon (Rozerem)
Definition
melatonin receptor agonist; more potent than herbal melatonin; not controlled, no reports of abuse or dependence
Term
Safety measures for sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics
Definition
will result in impaired mental and ohysical function; avoid use with activities that require alertness; do not mix with alcohol or other CNS depressants; do not take sleeping pills nightly;
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