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- author "me"
- tags "Analgesic, narcotic, pain"
- description ""
- fileName "Analgesics"
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- Name some analgesics
- Morphine sulfate,
- meperidine/demerol,
- fentanyl citrate/sublimaze,
- nitrous oxide/nitronox/entonox, nalbuphine/nubain,
- butorphanol tartrate/stadol, ketorolac/toradol
- Nalbuphine/nubain
What is the initial adult dose of MS? a. 2-10 mg iv
b. 5-15 mg im
c. 5-15 mg iv
d. a & b

d. a & b
What is the onset time of meperidine/demerol?

5 mins iv, 10 mins im
What is the duration of meperidine/demerol?

2 hrs iv, 2-4 hrs im
What narcotic analgesic increases peripheral venous capacitance and decreases venous return, making it a popular treatment for pulmonary edema?

MS
Morphine sulfate class

Narcotic analgesic
MS actions
- CNS depressant
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Decreased sensitivity to pain
MS indications
- Severe pain
- Pulmonary edema
MS contraindications
- Head injury
- Volume depletion
- Diagnosed abd pain
- Hypersensitivity
MS side effects
- Dizziness
- Altered loc
MS precautions
- Respiratory depression
- Naloxone/narcan should be available
- Hypotension
- Nausea
MS subsequent adult dosage

2 mg every 2-5 mins until pain relieved or respiratory depression ensues
MS onset
- Immediately iv
- 15-30 mins im
MS peak
- 20 mins iv
- 30-60 mins im
MS duration
- 2-7 hrs iv
- >2-7 hrs im