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    NERVOUS SYSTEM AND NEUROLOGY CASE ASSIGNMENT

    NERVOUS SYSTEM AND NEUROLOGY ASSIGNMENT


    Step 7 of 7

    CASE 9.7
    A 19-year-old man comes to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and appendicitis is diagnosed. Appendectomy is performed and the patient is recovering. Hydrocodone is prescribed for pain.

    Question 46 of 50

    What drug class is the medication prescribed to the patient?

    Barbiturate

    Benzodiazepine

    Neuromuscular blocking agent

    Opioid

    OVERVIEW: Useful narcotic pain reliever for use for moderate pain. Typically compounded with other pain-relieving drugs or drugs used for symptomatic relief of respiratory tract infections.
    TYPE OF DRUG: Semisynthetic, centrally-acting, opioid analgesic
    GENERAL USES: Used for reduction of moderate pain for short time periods (10 days or less)

    Question 47 of 50

    Each of the following is a side effect of hydrocodone (Lortab, Lorcet, Vicodin, Vicoprofen) EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

    Diarrhea

    Generalized weakness

    Respiratory depression

    Vomiting

    CAUTIONS: Avoid use in those hypersensitive to hydrocodone or associated drugs. Avoid ethanol and herbals, including valerian and St. John's wort. Pregnancy risk: C.
    SIDE/ADVERSE EFFECTS: Respiratory depression in high doses; Nausea, constipation; Suppresses cough reflex; Can produce drug dependence
    IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS: Additive with other drugs causing sedation or respiratory depression
    CONTRAINDICATIONS: Head-injured patients

    Question 48 of 50

    What are the dosing parameters for hydrocodone (Lortab, Lorcet, Vicodin, Vicoprofen) for this patient?

    0.4 mg to 2 mg every 4 to 6 hours

    2.5 mg to 10 mg every 4 to 6 hours

    5 mg to 20 mg every 2 to 4 hours

    10 mg to 30 mg every 2 to 4 hours

    Adults: 2.5 to 10 mg every 4 to 6 hours (maximum 60 mg/day); Children: 0.135 mg/kg/dose

    Question 49 of 50

    If the patient was instead prescribed oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone), what would then be the dosing parameters?

    1 to 3 g q 4 h PRN pain

    10 to 30 mg q 4 h PRN pain

    50 to 150 mg q 4 h PRN pain

    100 to 300 mg q 4 h PRN pain

    Adults: 10 to 30 mg q 4 h PRN pain

    Question 50 of 50

    Which is an oral side effect of both hydrocodone and oxycodone?

    Fungal infections

    Gingival hyperplasia

    Tooth discoloration

    Xerostomia

    Usual precautions for narcotic drugs. Can cause xerostomia.

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