Opioid Agents (Narcotics)

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Action:

  • provide analgesia for acute severe pain management

  • stimulates opioid receptors within the CNS to prevent pain impulses from reaching their destination


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Indications:

  • moderate to severe pain of various origins

  • induction of conscious sedation prior to a diagnostic procedure

  • management of opioid dependence

  • relief of severe and persistent cough


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Side effects:

  • mood swings

  • sedation

  • confusion

  • vertigo

  • dulled cognitive function

  • orthostatic hypotension

  • constipation

  • incoordination

  • physical dependence


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Implications for PT:

  • therapist must monitor the patient for potential side effects, especially signs of respiratory depression

  • treatment should be scheduled approximately 2 hours after administration to maximize analgesics benefit