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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) |
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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? |
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pricking, cutting, crushing, burning, and freezing |
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What pain stimuli are specific to viscera? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Synovial membrane inflammation, exposure to hypertonic saline.
(Insensitive to pricking, cutting, and cautery.) |
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What pain stimuli are specific to ligaments? |
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What pain stimuli are specific to periosteum? |
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What pain stimuli are specific to blood vessels? |
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Piercing by a needle, inflammation, distension, traction |
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What pain stimuli are specific to nerves? |
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Inflammation, compression of roots and sensory ganglia. |
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3 types of sensory receptors: |
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1) neuroepithelial 2) epithelial 3) neuronal |
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Example of neuro-epithelial sensory receptor? |
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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) |
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1) cutaneous sensors (except Merkel) 2) proprioceptors |
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Nociceptors or pain sensors are _________ sensory receptors |
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What neuron type is associated with nociception? |
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Local anesthetics block nerve conduction at the _____________ ____________ . |
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Fibers responsible for pain, temperature and touch? |
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Fibers responsible for pain, temperature and some mechanoreception ? |
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A-delta fibers synapse in? |
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Rexed's lamina I of the dorsal horn. |
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C fibers synapse in the ? |
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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? |
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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? |
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in the thalamus (it has one synapse) |
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the Paleospinothalamic is for slow, chronic pain and synapses where? |
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Reticular nuclei of brainstem then thalamus (according to transcript) |
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The periaqueductal grey is very important for the ___________________. |
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endogenous analgesic system |
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T/F: pain can be generated in the absence of any stimulus |
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T (he referenced empathetic pain when parent watches child in pain) |
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______ _________ affect synaptic transmission in CNS structures. |
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________ __________ affects signal generation at the synapse. |
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Morphine and meperidine are ___________ __________. |
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aspirin is a _________ __________ |
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site of action of morphine and meperidine? |
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site of action of aspirin? |
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codeine can be used for a pain level of ____ |
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morphine and meperidine may be used for a pain level of ____ |
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aspirin may be used for a pain level of _____ |
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inflammation activates _______________ to release arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. |
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PGH synthase is a ______________ enzyme |
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2 functions of PGH synhase: |
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1) COX 2) hydroperoxidase |
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what is the difference b/w COX I and II? |
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I: endogenous/constitutive in most cells II: inducible isoform (induced by inflammation) |
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hydroperoxidases do what? |
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degrade hydrogen peroxide to PGH2 |
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5 bioactive prostaglandins from PGH2: |
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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 __________________. |
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_________ ___________ is mediated by HETEs. |
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leukocyte infiltration will not be blocked by ___________. |
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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 ______________ |
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leukotrienes (not on test, but he said was very important to know) |
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1) thromboxane (TXA2) 2) leukotrienes |
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PGE2 cause what for signs of inflammation: |
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1) redness 2) heat 3) pain 4) swelling |
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____________ potentiate the effects of bradykinin and histamine on pain and fever |
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_________________ (PGE2 analog) used to treat drug-induced ulcers in elderly |
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actions of PGE2 concerning GIT: (3) |
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1)inhibit acid secretion 2)increase mucous secretion 3)cytoprotective and prevents ulceration |
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Actions of PGF concerning GIT (2): |
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1) inhibit acid secretion 2) increase mucous secretion |
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_______ & _________ cause contraction in uterine smooth muscle. |
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_____________(PGE2 analog) contracts uterus and expels fetus |
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Misoprostol + progesterone receptor blocker (mifepristone) is known as |
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furosemide upregulates COX2 activity which increases ___________ |
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PGE2 can block __________ reabsorption |
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4 positive effects of NSAIDs: |
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1)anti-inflammatory 2)analgesic 3)antipyretic 4)antiaggregation |
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tinnitus, dizziness and headache may be an adverse side effect of _____________. |
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adverse effects of NSAIDs in CNS: (3) |
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1)tinnitus 2)headaches 3)dizziness |
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adverse effects of NSAIDs in CVS: (3) |
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1)edema 2)hypertension 3)congestive heart failure |
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adverse effects of NSAIDs in GI: (3) |
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1)nausea 2)ulcers 3)bleeding |
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adverse effects of NSAIDs in blood: (3) |
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1)neutropenia 2)thrombocytopenia 3)anemia |
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adverse effect of NSAIDs on liver: |
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adverse effect of NSAIDs on lungs: |
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3 adverse effects of NSAIDs on kidneys: |
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1)hyperkalemia 2)renal insufficiency 3)proteinuria |
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which NSAID is safe for people with ulcers? |
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Which drug is the only parenteral analgesic in the NSAID class? |
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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: |
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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. |
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2 pros to using a COX-2 selective inhibitor as opposed to non-selective COX inhibitor: |
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1)No antiaggregation effects 2)less GI bleeding |
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2 examples of COX-2 selective inhibtors: |
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COX-2 is the isoform of ____________ _________that resides in macrophages and in joint cells, the “synovialcytes.” |
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2 side effects of COX-2 specific inhibitors: |
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1) higher thrombotic events 2) nephrotoxicity |
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salicylic acid can be used as a ____________. |
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Name 4 things salicylic acid may be used for: |
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1)warts 2)corns 3)fungus 4)eczema |
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A wart can be lysed with ____________ _______. |
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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 _______________. |
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substance P; hyperalgesia |
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pyrogens, agents such as LPS of bacteria, viruses, and others, induce fever via _______________. |
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How does aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) prevent binding of arachidonic acid to PGH synthase? |
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by acetylating the PGH synthase |
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____________ prevents sensitization of receptors by prostaglandins, and thus hyperalgesia |
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aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
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____________ Inhibits pyrogen-induced prostaglandin synthesis and resets hypothalamic thermostat |
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aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
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aspirin induces antipyresis by: (2) |
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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 ___________ ____________. |
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is antithrombotic b/c: (2) |
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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 |
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Aspirin may cause gastric ulceration & bleeding due to inhibition of ______ synthesis locally |
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chronic toxicity by aspirin is otherwise known as ? |
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Salicylism may cause: (3) |
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1)tinnitus 2)decreased hearing 3)vertigo |
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10-30 g single dose of aspirin may cause: |
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acute salicylate toxicity |
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This diuretic can enhance the toxic effects of aspirin. |
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_________ has a direct effect on the respiratory center to increase rate and depth of breathing |
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___________ increases GI bleeding induced by salicylates |
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Treat overdose of acetominophen (tylenol) with __________________. |
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N–ACETYLCYSTEIN (MUCOMYST) |
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Tylenol does not have an ____________ effect. |
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Why is acetaminophen (tylenol) not anti-inflammatory ? |
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There is a high concentration of peroxides in inflamed tissue blocking the action. |
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Papaverine is a _________ _________ relaxant. |
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3 medically relevant alkaloids: (3) |
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1)morphine 2)codeine 3)papaverine |
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_________ are narcotic analgesics like morphine that produce analgesia without loss of consciousness. |
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Drugs derived from opium are known as _______. |
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Opioid drugs act mostly via the ________ _________. |
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pinpoint pupil is a sign of _______ toxicity |
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opioid receptors located in the ____________ effect neuroendocrine function. |
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Opioid receptors located in the __________________ effect coughing, respiration, vomiting, & miosis. |
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opioid receptors located in ___________________ effect mood & behavior. |
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opioid receptors located in ____________, __________ & _____________ regulate pain sensation. |
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dorsal horn, periaqueductal grey & thalamus |
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Respiratory depression is caused only by the _________ opioid receptor. |
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Do not give opioids to pulmonary disease pts due to ________________ |
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Drug historically used to treat diarrhea: |
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Dyspnea and pain are greatly relieved by _________ in an MI pt. |
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What kind of receptor are opioid receptors? |
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G-protein coupled receptors (Gi) |
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activation of opioid GPCR does what 2 things to hyperpolarize the cell? |
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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 |
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acute tolerance of morphine is caused by _____________ activation |
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B-arrestins cause internalization of ________________ |
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T/F: all effects of morphine are subject to mechanism of tolerance |
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3 effects of morphine that are not affected by the mechanism of tolerance: |
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1)miosis 2)constipation 3)convulsion |
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High tolerance to ____________ can develop with long term morphine use. |
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analgesia (there is a long list of others but they are considered side-effects) |
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Naloxone is a ______________________ |
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T/F: humans have endogenous morphine-like substances |
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name 3 families of endogenous opioid peptides: |
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1)endorphins 2)enkephalins 3)dynorphins |
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_____________ is the smallest endogenous opioid peptide that is synthesized by the body |
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___________ is the precursor for B-endorphins |
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Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) |
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6 possible products of Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC): |
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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 ___________________________. |
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enkephail receptor activation blocks the release of ____________ or _______________ |
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How does activation of enkephalin neuron cause analgesia? |
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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? |
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Fentanyl may be used as a patch and is _______________ times more potent than morphine |
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_______________ is 4 times more potent than morphine |
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When you switch in a post-operative patient from IM form to a tablet form, you ____________ the dose of morphine |
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4 partial agonists of mu opioid receptors |
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1)codeine 2)oxycodone 3)hydrocodone 4)propoxyphene |
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How does the potency of codeine compare to that of morphine? |
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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? |
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Buprenorphine is a ________________ that acts on more than one opioid receptor. |
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Mixed agonists of opioid receptors are sometimes used to treat opioid dependence. Why? |
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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. |
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Name 4 opioid receptor mixed agonists: |
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1)buprenorphin 2)butorphanol 3)nalbuphine 4)pentazocine |
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Why are opioids and NSAIDs synergistic? |
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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 |
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Methadone is used in place of morphine when? |
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(long acting drugs) when less frequent dosing required |
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remifentanil is used in place of morphine when? |
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For short, painful procedures – quick acting, fast-dissipating drugs |
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7 additional routes of administration of opioid analgesics: |
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1)rectal transmucosal 2)epidural 3)subarachnoid 4)oral transmucosal 5)transdermal patch 6)iontophoresis 7)inhalation |
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subarachnoid administration of opioid analgesics allows direct access to ____________ & ____________. |
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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) |
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1)morphine 2)meperidine 3)fentanyl |
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opioid analgesics administered as an epidural are usually introduced as an ______________. |
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____________ uses an electrical current to push the medicine through the skin |
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In _____________________, Patient has limited control of dosing from infusion pump within tightly mandated parameters |
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PCA, patient controlled analgesia |
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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. |
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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) |
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1)decreased peripheral resistance 2)increased capacity of peripheral vascular compartments |
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Morphine is contraindicated in _____________________. |
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pulmonary edema due to respiratory disease |
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2 opioids used to suppress cough reflex: |
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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 |
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5HT4 receptors (serotonin receptors) |
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In respiratory depression caused by opioids, what happens to the body's sensitivity to O2? |
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its unaltered, this may cause apnea |
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10 adverse affects of opioids |
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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: |
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1)Naloxone 2)thiamine 3)dextrose |
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Naltrexone is an _______________ |
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what drugs work against neuropathic pain? |
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5 examples of neuropathic pain: |
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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. |
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tricyclic antidepressants |
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Name 3 tricyclic antidepressants: |
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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 |
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family of drugs that are 5HT 1D/1B agonists |
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3 drug groups used to treat migraines |
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1)triptans (5HT agonists) 2)ergot alkaloids 3)NSAIDs or combo NSAIDs + opioids |
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