https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/751/understanding-analgesic-drugsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/751/understanding-analgesic-drugsTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:20:42 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:98ca7b98-7127-449d-949c-5d71d53ce700Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/751/understanding-analgesic-drugs#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:20:42 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define analgesia. </li> <li>Why are analgesic drugs often administered as part of a patient&#39;s premedication? </li> <li>There are 2 main analgesic drug groups; state them, giving 2 common examples of each that are used in veterinary practice. </li> <li>Most narcotic analgesics are schedule 2 controlled drugs; which regulations control their purchase and use? </li> <li>In addition to pethidine and morphine, list 3 other narcotic analgesics. </li> <li>Why are narcotic analgesics unpredictable? </li> <li>What adverse effects may arise in a patient stimulated by the administration of a narcotic analgesic? </li> <li>What serious side effect is unavoidably linked with analgesia, and particularly narcotic drugs? </li> <li>Why is pethidine preferred in cases of moderate pain over morphine? </li> <li>List 3 conditions in which the administration of morphine would be contraindicated. </li> <li>List 5 conditions in which the use of opioids may be indicated. </li> <li>Define a partial agonist and give an example. </li> <li>For what reasons are narcotic antagonists used? </li> <li>Give 2 examples of narcotic antagonists. </li> <li>Neuroleptanalgesia provides a combination of deep sedation and analgesia by a synergistic combination of a neurolept and a narcotic analgesic; what is the purpose of the neurolept? </li> <li>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) should not be used in cases of acute pain; when might their administration be indicated? </li> <li>Why is accurate dosage extremely important when administering NSAIDS? </li> <li>Which anaesthetic gas has analgesic properties? </li> <li>Which volatile anaesthetic has analgesic properties; and when is its use contraindicated? </li> <li>The alpha agonists possess good analgesic properties; give 2 examples. </li> <li>What is meant by sequential analgesia? </li> <li>Why are post-operative analgesics ideally administered before recovery begins? </li> <li>List behavioural signs that may indicate that an animal is in pain. </li> <li>List clinical signs that may indicate that an animal is in pain. </li> <li>In addition to the administration of analgesic drugs, describe some further ways in which a patient may be made more comfortable. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>