Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Pain Management

QuestionAnswer
Mu receptors produce analgesia, resp depression, sedation, euphoria, dependence, constipation
K receptors analgesia, resp depression, anxiety, hallucinations
Delta receptors analgesia without adverse events
pure opioid agonists (mu mostly, some kapp) examples fentanyl, hydromorphone, levophanol, mepiridine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone
moderate-mild opioids examples codeine, hydrocodone, propoxyphene
mixed agonist-antagonist (Kappa, weak on mu) examples pentazocine, butophanol, nalbuphine, buprenorphine, dezocine
Opioid antagonists that block but mu and kappa examples Naloxone, Naltrexone, Nalmefene
mixed agonist-antagonist effects more euphoria, psychomimetic effects, less resp depression
opioid antagonists effects used to reverse resp depression and CNS depression
opioid ADRs CNS effects, chronic sedation, muscle jerks, changes in hormone levels, high doses create convulsions, resp depression, orthostatic hypotension, N/V, constipation, bladder spasm and urgency, urinary retention, flushing of face, sweating, pruritis
opioids DDI CNS depressants, anticholinergics, TCAs, atropine, antihypertensives, MAOI's
ASA + APAP + Caffeine Excedrin
Abortive therapy for migraines Ergotamine, Combinations with caffeine, Dihydroergotamine, triptans
Ergotamine ADR N/V, weakness in legs, myalgia, numbness/tingling, angina-like, tachycardia, bradycardia; overdose can cause ergotism -- ischemia, myalgias, parethesias, gangrene
Ergotamine DDIs/Drug-dz interactions SSRIs (separate by 24 hrs), Ci in renal or hepatic impairment, sepsis, CAD, PVD
Ergotamine Ergomar, Ergostat, Wigrettes, Gynergen, Medihaler-Mergotamine
Ergotamine/Caffeine Cafergot, Wigraine
Ergotamine/pentobarbital/bellafoline bellergal
ergotamine/pentobarbital/belladona/caffeine cafergot PB
Isometheptene/dichloralphenazone/APAP midrin
Dihydroergotamine little peripheral vasoconstriction, n/v or physical dependence but diarrhea predominant
DHE CI CAD, PVD, pregnancy, sepsis, hepatic or renal impairment; dont give within 24 hrs of SSRI
Triptan ADR tingling, parethesias, warmth of head, neck, chest, limbs, dizziness, flushing, back pain, stiffness, chest symptoms, heavy arms, agina (rarE), vertigo, malaise, fatigue
Triptan DDI/D-DzI ergots, triptans, MAOI's; CI in IHD, MI, uncontrolled HTN
Almotriptan Axert
Sumatriptan Imitrex
Eletriptan Relpax
Frovatriptan Frova
Rizatriptan Maxalt
Zolmitriptan Zomig
Naratriptan Amerg
migraine prophylaxis beta blockers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, CCBs, methysergide
Beta blockers in migraine prophylaxis propranolol and timolol DOC
Antidepressants in migraine prophyalxis amitriptyline, fluoxetine
Divalproex ADR weight gain, hair loss, tremor, teratogenic
Topiramate ADR parethesia, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentration, wieght loss, anorexia
Methysergide ergot alkaloid
Methyseride ADR retroperitoneal, pleuropulmonary, cardiac fibrosis, vascular insufficiency, insomina, altered mood, depersonalization, hallucinations, nightmares, GI disturbances, N/V, diarrhea
Created by: cytoskeletor
Popular Pharmacology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards