Ace Your Pharmacological Nursing Classes and Exams with Picmonic: #1 Visual Mnemonic Study Tool for Nursing (RN) Students
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Pharmacological Nursing | Nursing (RN) School Study Aid
Partial Agonist at Mu and Full Agonist at Kappa Receptors
Less Respiratory Depression
Side Effects
Withdrawal Symptoms
1 min
Acetaminophen-Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Mechanism of Action
Combination Analgesic
Opioid Receptor Agonist
Hydrocodone
Reversible Inhibition of COX
Acetaminophen
Indication
Moderate to Severe Pain
Side Effects
CNS Depression
Respiratory Depression
Hepatotoxicity
Considerations
Addiction
2 mins
Oxycodone
Mechanism of Action
Opioid Receptor Agonist
Indication
Refractory Pain
Side Effects
Respiratory Depression
Constipation
CNS Depression
Considerations
Addiction
Naloxone
2 mins
Serotonin Syndrome Assessment
Mild Signs & Symptoms
Restlessness
Diaphoresis
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Diarrhea
Moderate Signs & Symptoms
Hyperthermia
Decreased Level of Consciousness
Muscle Rigidity
Severe Signs & Symptoms
Seizure and Coma
Treatment
Cyproheptadine
2 mins
Suvorexant
Mechanism of Action
Orexin Receptor Antagonist
Indications
Insomnia
Side Effects
CNS Depression
Headache
Abnormal Dreams
Considerations
Contraindicated in Narcolepsy
Avoid in Liver Disease
1 min
Fentanyl
Mechanism of Action
Opioid Receptor Agonist
High Potency
Indications
Anesthesia Induction
Chronic Pain
Breakthrough Pain
Side Effects
CNS Depression
Respiratory Depression
Constipation
Miosis
Considerations
Addiction
3 mins
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone)
Mechanism of Action
Combination Drug
Partial Opioid Receptor Agonist (Buprenorphine)
Opioid Receptor Antagonist (Naloxone)
Indication
Opioid Use Disorder
Side Effects
CNS Depression
Diaphoresis
Hypotension
Considerations
Low Abuse Potential
2 mins
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