MEDICATIONS FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION

What fo opiod analgesics do ?

bind with opiate receptors in the CNS to alter the preception of and emotional response to pain

What are some opiod medications?

-fentanyl

-hydromorphone

-morphine sulfate

-meperidine

-codeine / oxycodone

What are therapuetic uses to opiod analgecis ?

-relief to moderate to severe pain

-sedation

What are some precautions to taking opiod analgesics ?

-meperidine is preferred for patients with pain from the gallbladder or bile ducts

-monitor for potentiation of effects when given with barbitutrates, benzodiazepines, phenothiazines, hypnotics, and sedatives

What are some side effects of opiod analegesics?

-orthostatic hypotension

-constipation

-urinary retention

-blurred vision

-respiratory depresssion

-abstinence syndrome

What are some nursing interventions for taking opiod analgesics ?

-monitor the patients vitals

-monitor for respiratory depression

-educate the patient regarding admin with PCA pump

-administer nalaxone for patients whp have respiratory depression

-prevent constipation

-monitor for urinary retention