Pain Meds

common opiod medcations (3)

oxycodone

hydrocodone

codeine
Medicatons that contain oxycodone (2)

percocet (with acetaminophen)

oxycontin (controlled release -- usually every 12 hrs)
meds that have hydrocodone in them (2)

lortab (with acetaminophen)

vicoden (with acetaminophen)
what med class is morphine?

opiod
use for narcan

reverse opiate effects of narcotic overdoses
nursing implications for narcan (3)

response with IV is 1-2 min

frequently reassess -- if narcotic lasts longer than narcan the resp. depression may return

not effective for barbituates or other CNS depressants -- ONLY for opiods
contraindications for NSAIDs (3)

hx of GI inflammation, ulceration, bleeding

pregnancy

inc. risk of renal insufficiency in older adults
contraindications with Aspirin (3)

pregnancy

hx of GI ulcer, bleeding disorders, PUD

children with recent viral infection -- associated with Reyes syndrome
SE of aspirin (3)

increased bleeding potential

epigastric distress

tinnitus
SE of NSAIDs (4)

dyspepsia

heartburn

GI bleeding

N/V
med class of Fentanyl

strong narcotic analgesic (Schedule II)
SE of fentanyl (5)

respiratory depression

sedation

constipation

hypotension

may mask sx of increased ICP

Author

rodghawk

194230

Card Set

Pain Meds

Description

NCLEX

Updated

2013-01-21T19:24:34Z

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