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Common OPIOIDS |
*Morphine(morphine sulfate),Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Meperidine (Demerol), Codeine (paveral) ,Oxycodone (oxycontin) ,Hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), Tramadol (ultram) |
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Opioids (how it works ) |
Opioids only alter the perception of pain : they do nothing at the site of damaged tissue to reduce the cause of pain
Receptor agonist because it works same way endorphin and enkephalin / the intrinsic drug works |
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Opioids (side effects and Adverse effects) |
S/E: Contispation in some N/V and at higher doses drowsiness
Adverse: RESPIRATORY depresssion, addiction,dependence,tolerance and withdrawals |
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OPIOIDS what to before giving |
Check pt respiratory rate and O2.opioids can cause resp depression
Check the dose and the specific drug name carefully. opioids r not interchangable because the strength varies only prescriber can change that |
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Opioids what to do after giving |
monitor res distress ,check capillary refill and squeeze the trapezius muscle |
