Pain Meds Flashcards Preview

• Analgesic: to treat mild to moderate pain
• Antipyretic: to decrease a fever

• celecoxib
• ibuprofen
• indomethacin
• ketorolac
• meloxicam
• naproxen

1. can cause GI upset and GI bleeding
   
   • take with food
   • assess for bleeding
2. nephrotoxic
   
   • assess BUN, creatinine and urine output

Analgesic: to treat moderate to severe pain.

• codeine
• fentanyl
• methadone
• morphine
• oxycodone
• oxymorphone
• tramadol
• hydromorphone
• heroin (illegal)

• bradypnea: assess respirations and hold if < 12
• suppresses cough reflex: encourage cough and deep breathing
• constipation: encourage fluids, fiber, and walking
• sedation: assess vital signs and prevent falls
• use caution with head injury clients: can increase intracranial pressure

Can cause pinpoint pupils.

(constricted pupils)

Don’t give to clients with cholecystitis:

• can cause biliary spasms
• give hydromorphone instead

• antidote / opioid antagonist
• to treat opioid overdose

• methadone: opioids are tapered
• clonidine: to calm client

• opioid analgesic given when there are no other viable options
• do not give to children or elderly due to risk of seizures

• analgesic: treat mild to moderate pain
• antipyretic: treat fever

acetylcysteine

Hepatotoxic

• assess liver function: ALT, AST, bilirubin
• don’t give to clients with liver disease

4000 mg daily

• acetaminophen/hydrocodone
• acetaminophen/oxycodone