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        | A well-localized constant, achy area in skin and subcutaneous tissues and less well-localized in bone, connective tissues, blood vessels, and muscles |  | 
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        | Incisional pain, bone fractures, bony metastasis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral vascular disease: 
 These cause what kind of pain?
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        | Poorly localized, crampy, diffuse, and deep sensation originating from an internal organ or a cavity lining. |  | 
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        | Bladder distention and spasms, intestinal distention, inflammatory bowel disease, hiatal hernia, organ metastasis, and pericarditis: 
 These cause what kind of pain?
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        | A poorly localized, electric-shock-like, lancinating, shooting sensation originating from injury to a peripheral nerve, the spinal cord, or the brain |  | 
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        | Diabetic neuropathy, radiculopathy, postherpetic neuralgia, phantom limb pain, and tumor-related nerve compression: 
 These cause what kind of pain?
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        | Characterize pain interms of the following: (7) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) Location 2) Mode and time of onset
 3) Associated features, e.g., nausea, muscle spasm
 4) Quality and time-intensity attributes
 5) Duration
 6) Severity (scale of 0-10)
 7) Provoking and relieving factors
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to skin? |  | Definition 
 
        | pricking, cutting, crushing, burning, and freezing |  | 
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to viscera? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inflamed mucosa, distention or spasm of smooth muscle, and traction on the mesenteric attachment. 
 (Insensitive to pricking, cutting, crushing, burning, and freezing)
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to skeletal and cardiac muscle? |  | Definition 
 
        | ischemia (intermittent claudication/ angina), necrosis, hemorrhage, and injection of irritating solutions as well as by injuries of connective tissue sheaths. |  | 
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to joints? |  | Definition 
 
        | Synovial membrane inflammation, exposure to hypertonic saline. 
 (Insensitive to pricking, cutting, and cautery.)
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to ligaments? |  | Definition 
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to periosteum? |  | Definition 
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to blood vessels? |  | Definition 
 
        | Piercing by a needle, inflammation, distension, traction |  | 
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        | What pain stimuli are specific to nerves? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inflammation, compression of roots and sensory ganglia. |  | 
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        | 3 types of sensory receptors: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) neuroepithelial 2) epithelial
 3) neuronal
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        | Example of neuro-epithelial sensory receptor? |  | Definition 
 
        | olfactory epithelium neurons 
 (the neuron itself replaces the epithelial tissue as a sensor)
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        | Examples of epithelial sensory receptors: 
 (4)
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        | 1) Epidermal Merkel cells (sustained pressure mechanosensors) 2) taste buds
 3) auditory receptors
 4) retinal photoreceptors
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        | examples of neuronal sensory receptors: (2) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) cutaneous sensors (except Merkel) 2) proprioceptors
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        | Nociceptors or pain sensors are _________ sensory receptors |  | Definition 
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        | What neuron type is associated with nociception? |  | Definition 
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        | Local anesthetics block nerve conduction at the _____________ ____________ . |  | Definition 
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        | Fibers responsible for pain, temperature and touch? |  | Definition 
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        | Fibers responsible for pain, temperature and some mechanoreception ? |  | Definition 
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        | A-delta fibers synapse in? |  | Definition 
 
        | Rexed's lamina I of the dorsal horn. |  | 
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        | C fibers synapse in the ? |  | Definition 
 
        | substantia gelatinosa of the dorsal horn |  | 
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        | Pain comes in 2 forms: acute/sharp/highly localized and then chronic/slow/dull/aching.  What determines this? |  | Definition 
 
        | The conduction of the acute pain is on the A-δ fibers. In contrast the C fibers are slower, 2 m/s conduction. That is the neurological basis for different types of pain. |  | 
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        | The Neospinothalamic tract is for fast acute, pain and synapses where? |  | Definition 
 
        | in the thalamus (it has one synapse) |  | 
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        | the Paleospinothalamic is for slow, chronic pain and synapses where? |  | Definition 
 
        | Reticular nuclei of brainstem then thalamus (according to transcript) |  | 
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        | The periaqueductal grey is very important for the ___________________. |  | Definition 
 
        | endogenous analgesic system |  | 
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        | T/F: pain can be generated in the absence of any stimulus |  | Definition 
 
        | T  (he referenced empathetic pain when parent watches child in pain) |  | 
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        | ______ _________ affect synaptic transmission in CNS structures. |  | Definition 
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        | ________ __________ affects signal generation at the synapse. |  | Definition 
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        | Morphine and meperidine are ___________ __________. |  | Definition 
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        | aspirin is a _________ __________ |  | Definition 
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        | site of action of morphine and meperidine? |  | Definition 
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        | site of action of aspirin? |  | Definition 
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        | codeine can be used for a pain level of ____ |  | Definition 
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        | morphine and meperidine may be used for a pain level of ____ |  | Definition 
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        | aspirin may be used for a pain level of _____ |  | Definition 
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        | inflammation activates _______________ to release arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. |  | Definition 
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        | PGH synthase is a ______________ enzyme |  | Definition 
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        | 2 functions of PGH synhase: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) COX 2) hydroperoxidase
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        | what is the difference b/w COX I and II? |  | Definition 
 
        | I: endogenous/constitutive in most cells II: inducible isoform (induced by inflammation)
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        | hydroperoxidases do what? |  | Definition 
 
        | degrade hydrogen peroxide to PGH2 |  | 
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        | 5 bioactive prostaglandins from PGH2: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) TXA2 (platelets, lungs) 2) PGE2 (renal collecting tubule)
 3) PGI2 (endothelial cells)
 4) PGJ2 (brain)
 5) PGF2-alpha (uterus, kinda like oxytocin)
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        | arachidonic acid is transformed to HETEs and leukotrienes by __________________. |  | Definition 
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        | _________ ___________ is mediated by HETEs. |  | Definition 
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        | leukocyte infiltration will not be blocked by ___________. |  | Definition 
 
        | NSAIDs  (obvious i know, but he said it was an important exam pt, that this is a totally diff enzyme than the COX enzymes which may be blocked by NSAIDs) |  | 
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        | montelukast/singulair directly blocks the production of ______________ |  | Definition 
 
        | leukotrienes (not on test, but he said was very important to know) |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | 1) thromboxane (TXA2) 2) leukotrienes
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        | PGE2 cause what for signs of inflammation: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) redness 2) heat
 3) pain
 4) swelling
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        | ____________ potentiate the effects of bradykinin and histamine on pain and fever |  | Definition 
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        | _________________ (PGE2 analog) used to treat drug-induced ulcers in elderly |  | Definition 
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        | actions of PGE2 concerning GIT: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)inhibit acid secretion 2)increase mucous secretion
 3)cytoprotective and prevents ulceration
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        | Actions of PGF concerning GIT (2): |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) inhibit acid secretion 2) increase mucous secretion
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        | _______ & _________ cause contraction in uterine smooth muscle. |  | Definition 
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        | _____________(PGE2 analog) contracts uterus and expels fetus |  | Definition 
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        | Misoprostol + progesterone receptor blocker (mifepristone) is known as |  | Definition 
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        | furosemide upregulates COX2 activity which increases ___________ |  | Definition 
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        | PGE2 can block __________ reabsorption |  | Definition 
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        | 4 positive effects of NSAIDs: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)anti-inflammatory 2)analgesic
 3)antipyretic
 4)antiaggregation
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        | tinnitus, dizziness and headache may be an adverse side effect of _____________. |  | Definition 
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        | adverse effects of NSAIDs in CNS: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)tinnitus 2)headaches
 3)dizziness
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        | adverse effects of NSAIDs in CVS: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)edema 2)hypertension
 3)congestive heart failure
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        | adverse effects of NSAIDs in GI: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)nausea 2)ulcers
 3)bleeding
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        | adverse effects of NSAIDs in blood: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)neutropenia 2)thrombocytopenia
 3)anemia
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        | adverse effect of NSAIDs on liver: |  | Definition 
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        | adverse effect of NSAIDs on lungs: |  | Definition 
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        | 3 adverse effects of NSAIDs on kidneys: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)hyperkalemia 2)renal insufficiency
 3)proteinuria
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        | which NSAID is safe for people with ulcers? |  | Definition 
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        | Which drug is the only parenteral analgesic in the NSAID class? |  | Definition 
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        | List of ten NSAIDs (mild analgesics) non-selective COX-inhibitors: 
 (al-medhi suggested good idea to know all)
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        | 1)aspirin 2)diclofenac
 3)etodolac
 4)ibuprofen
 5)indomethacin
 6)ketoprofen
 7)ketorolac
 8)naproxen
 9)piroxicam
 10)sulindac
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        | Name 1 drawback to acetaminophen: |  | Definition 
 
        | It has no anti-inflammatory effect.  It treats fever and pain but do not use for inflammation! |  | 
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        | Celecoxib and meloxicam are _____________ inhibitors. |  | Definition 
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        | 2 pros to using a COX-2 selective inhibitor as opposed to non-selective COX inhibitor: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)No antiaggregation effects 2)less GI bleeding
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        | 2 examples of COX-2 selective inhibtors: |  | Definition 
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        | COX-2 is the isoform of ____________ _________that resides in macrophages and in joint cells, the “synovialcytes.” |  | Definition 
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        | 2 side effects of COX-2 specific inhibitors: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) higher thrombotic events 2) nephrotoxicity
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        | salicylic acid can be used as a ____________. |  | Definition 
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        | Name 4 things salicylic acid may be used for: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)warts 2)corns
 3)fungus
 4)eczema
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        | A wart can be lysed with ____________ _______. |  | Definition 
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        | oil of wintergreen contains ___________ _________. 
 ( i have no idea if this is relevant or not, al-medhi put lots of rando stuff on the slides)
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        | prostaglandins lower the required levels of _____________ to elicit a pain response.   This is the mechanism of _______________. |  | Definition 
 
        | substance P; hyperalgesia |  | 
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        | pyrogens, agents such as LPS of bacteria, viruses, and others, induce fever via _______________. |  | Definition 
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        | How does aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) prevent binding of arachidonic acid to PGH synthase? |  | Definition 
 
        | by acetylating the PGH synthase |  | 
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        | ____________ prevents sensitization of receptors by prostaglandins, and thus hyperalgesia |  | Definition 
 
        | aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |  | 
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        | ____________ Inhibits pyrogen-induced prostaglandin synthesis and resets hypothalamic thermostat |  | Definition 
 
        | aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |  | 
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        | aspirin induces antipyresis by: (2) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)inhibiting pyrogen-induced prostagladin synthesis 2)vasodilation of skin vessels to dissipate more heat
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        | leukocyte infiltration cannot be blocked by NSAIDS or aspirin. It can only be blocked by ___________ ____________. |  | Definition 
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        | Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is antithrombotic b/c: (2) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) anucleate platelets are unable to synthesize new PGH (8-10 days to replace platelets) 2)loss of thromboxane inhibits platelet aggregation and increases bleeding time
 
 
 *PGH synthase is replaced w/in 12 hrs in other tissues
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        | _____________ has a muco-protective effect |  | Definition 
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        | Aspirin may cause gastric ulceration & bleeding due to inhibition of ______ synthesis locally |  | Definition 
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        | chronic toxicity by aspirin is otherwise known as ? |  | Definition 
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        | Salicylism may cause: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)tinnitus 2)decreased hearing
 3)vertigo
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        | 10-30 g single dose of aspirin may cause: |  | Definition 
 
        | acute salicylate toxicity |  | 
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        | This diuretic can enhance the toxic effects of aspirin. |  | Definition 
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        | _________ has a direct effect on the respiratory center to increase rate and depth of breathing |  | Definition 
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        | ___________ increases GI bleeding induced by salicylates |  | Definition 
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        | Treat overdose of acetominophen (tylenol) with __________________. |  | Definition 
 
        | N–ACETYLCYSTEIN (MUCOMYST) |  | 
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        | Tylenol does not have an ____________ effect. |  | Definition 
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        | Why is acetaminophen (tylenol) not anti-inflammatory ? |  | Definition 
 
        | There is a high concentration of peroxides in inflamed tissue blocking the action. |  | 
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        | Papaverine is a _________ _________ relaxant. |  | Definition 
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        | 3 medically relevant alkaloids: (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)morphine 2)codeine
 3)papaverine
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        | _________ are narcotic analgesics like morphine that produce analgesia without loss of consciousness. |  | Definition 
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        | Drugs derived from opium are known as _______. |  | Definition 
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        | Opioid drugs act mostly via the ________ _________. |  | Definition 
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        | pinpoint pupil is a sign of _______ toxicity |  | Definition 
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        | opioid receptors located in the ____________ effect neuroendocrine function. |  | Definition 
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        | Opioid receptors located in the __________________ effect coughing, respiration, vomiting, & miosis. |  | Definition 
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        | opioid receptors located in ___________________ effect mood & behavior. |  | Definition 
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        | opioid receptors located in ____________, __________ & _____________ regulate pain sensation. |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal horn, periaqueductal grey & thalamus |  | 
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        | Respiratory depression is caused only by the _________ opioid receptor. |  | Definition 
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        | Do not give opioids to pulmonary disease pts due to ________________ |  | Definition 
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        | Drug historically used to treat diarrhea: |  | Definition 
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        | Dyspnea and pain are greatly relieved by _________ in an MI pt. |  | Definition 
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        | What kind of receptor are opioid receptors? |  | Definition 
 
        | G-protein coupled receptors (Gi) |  | 
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        | activation of opioid GPCR does what 2 things to hyperpolarize the cell? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)open K channels (efflux of Ca) 2)close Ca channles (blocking Ca influx)
 
 *hyperpolarization--this causes a blockade of Neurotransmitter Release
 and Pain Transmission
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        | If you use morphine chronically,binding of  _________ leads to internalization of morphine receptors |  | Definition 
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        | acute tolerance of morphine is caused by _____________ activation |  | Definition 
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        | B-arrestins cause internalization of ________________ |  | Definition 
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        | T/F: all effects of morphine are subject to mechanism of tolerance |  | Definition 
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        | 3 effects of morphine that are not affected by the mechanism of tolerance: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)miosis 2)constipation
 3)convulsion
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        | High tolerance to ____________ can develop with long term morphine use. |  | Definition 
 
        | analgesia  (there is a long list of others but they are considered side-effects) |  | 
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        | Naloxone is a ______________________ |  | Definition 
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        | T/F: humans have endogenous morphine-like substances |  | Definition 
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        | name 3 families of endogenous opioid peptides: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)endorphins 2)enkephalins
 3)dynorphins
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        | _____________ is the smallest endogenous opioid peptide that is synthesized by the body |  | Definition 
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        | ___________ is the precursor for B-endorphins |  | Definition 
 
        | Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | 6 possible products of Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC): |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)MSH (alpha, gamma and beta) 2)ACTH
 3)lipotropin (beta and gamma)
 4)CLIP
 5)B-endorphin
 6)met-enkephalin
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        | enkephalin neurons of periaqueductal grey project into ___________________________. |  | Definition 
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        | enkephail receptor activation blocks the release of ____________ or _______________ |  | Definition 
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        | How does activation of enkephalin neuron cause analgesia? |  | Definition 
 
        | by preventing the release of substance from primary nociceptor neuron in the dorsal horn.  Therefore, it cannot depolarize the dorsal horn 2nd order neuron |  | 
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        | Which mu-receptor agonist is short acting and good for small procedures? |  | Definition 
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        | Fentanyl may be used as a patch and is _______________ times more potent than morphine |  | Definition 
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        | _______________ is 4 times more potent than morphine |  | Definition 
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        | When you switch in a post-operative patient from IM form to a tablet form, you ____________ the dose of morphine |  | Definition 
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        | 4 partial agonists of mu opioid receptors |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)codeine 2)oxycodone
 3)hydrocodone
 4)propoxyphene
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        | How does the potency of codeine compare to that of morphine? |  | Definition 
 
        | it is not as potent (partial agonist). Requires dosage of 130 mg vs. 30 mg of morphine
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        | How is codeine usually administered? |  | Definition 
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        | Buprenorphine is a ________________ that acts on more than one opioid receptor. |  | Definition 
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        | Mixed agonists of opioid receptors are sometimes used to treat opioid dependence. Why? |  | Definition 
 
        | b/c the may act as antagonists or agonists on varying opioid receptors. This may help with treating withdrawal effects without completely removing the opioid ligand |  | 
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        | Name the most potent opioid receptor mixed agonist. |  | Definition 
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        | Name 4 opioid receptor mixed agonists: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)buprenorphin 2)butorphanol
 3)nalbuphine
 4)pentazocine
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        | Why are opioids and NSAIDs synergistic? |  | Definition 
 
        | NSAIDs block COX which increases the availability of arachidonic acid to be acted on by lipoxygenase. 
 *lipoxygenase products facilitate opening of K+-channels by opioids.
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        | Due to ______________, morphine is 2 to 6-fold less potent orally than parenterally |  | Definition 
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        | Methadone is used in place of morphine when? |  | Definition 
 
        | (long acting drugs) when less frequent dosing required |  | 
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        | remifentanil is used in place of morphine when? |  | Definition 
 
        | For short, painful procedures – quick acting, fast-dissipating drugs |  | 
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        | 7 additional routes of administration of opioid analgesics: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)rectal transmucosal 2)epidural
 3)subarachnoid
 4)oral transmucosal
 5)transdermal patch
 6)iontophoresis
 7)inhalation
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        | Term 
 
        | subarachnoid administration of opioid analgesics allows direct access to ____________ & ____________. |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)dorsal horn neurons 2)brain structures
 
 *allows these drugs to act much longer than they do upon alternate administration routes
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        | 3 drugs which may be administered through the subarachnoid: (opioid analgesics) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)morphine 2)meperidine
 3)fentanyl
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        | opioid analgesics administered as an epidural are usually introduced as an ______________. |  | Definition 
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        | ____________ uses an electrical current to push the medicine through the skin |  | Definition 
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        | In _____________________, Patient has limited control of dosing from infusion pump within tightly mandated parameters |  | Definition 
 
        | PCA, patient controlled analgesia |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | In ______________________, a catheter connected to a computer can monitor the opioid levels in the blood and can then maintain therapeutic levels of opioids in the blood. |  | Definition 
 
        | Computer-Assisted Continuous Infusion (CACI) 
 *only used for patients emerging from unconsciousness in the ICU
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        | Why is morphine helpful in treating dyspnea? (2) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)decreased peripheral resistance 2)increased capacity of peripheral vascular compartments
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        | Morphine is contraindicated in _____________________. |  | Definition 
 
        | pulmonary edema due to respiratory disease |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 2 opioids used to suppress cough reflex: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)codeine 2)dextromethorphan (isomer of codeine analog methorphan; no analgesic or addictive properties)
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        | opioids directly inhibit __________ in the rhythm-generating respiratory center neurons in the Pre-Boetzinger complex |  | Definition 
 
        | 5HT4 receptors (serotonin receptors) |  | 
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        | In respiratory depression caused by opioids, what happens to the body's sensitivity to O2? |  | Definition 
 
        | its unaltered, this may cause apnea |  | 
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        | 10 adverse affects of opioids |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)sedation 2)depression of cough reflex
 3)miosis
 4)truncal rigidity (think highly lipid suloble opioids like fentanyl)
 5)nausea & vomiting
 6)euphoria
 7)convulsion (due to inhibition of GABA release)
 8)endocrine changes
 9)constipation
 10)reduced O2 consumption of myocardium
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        | 3 drugs in coma cocktail: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)Naloxone 2)thiamine
 3)dextrose
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        | Naltrexone is an _______________ |  | Definition 
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        | what drugs work against neuropathic pain? |  | Definition 
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        | 5 examples of neuropathic pain: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)Polyneuropathy 2)Postherpetic neuralgia
 3)Trigeminal neuralgia (Tic doloreaux)
 4)Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
 5)Myelitis
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        | these drugs block serotonin reuptake and facilitate the action of the endogenous opioid analgesic system. |  | Definition 
 
        | tricyclic antidepressants |  | 
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        | Name 3 tricyclic antidepressants: |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)IMIPRAMINE 2)AMITRIPTYLINE
 3)DOXEPIN
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        | 1)PHENYTOIN 2)CARBAMAZEPINE
 3)GABAPENTIN
 4)LEVETIRACETAM
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        | These drugs block Na-channel and prevent neuronal firing |  | Definition 
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        | family of drugs that are 5HT 1D/1B agonists |  | Definition 
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        | 3 drug groups used to treat migraines |  | Definition 
 
        | 1)triptans (5HT agonists) 2)ergot alkaloids
 3)NSAIDs or combo NSAIDs + opioids
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