Chapter 26 Questions

only in people who have become addicted to opiates

in increasing numbers with chronic pain conditions

to incorporate pain perception and blocking

to initiate the release of endorphins

are very expensive

can cause respiratory depression

can be addictive

can be used only in a hospital setting

an abscess will form

the injection will be very painful

an excessive amount may be absorbed all at once

opioids are inactivated in cold temperatures

can lead to addiction

should be done promptly to prevent increased pain and the need for larger doses

would include holding the drug as long as possible until the patient really needs it

should rely on the patient's request for medication

occur during sleep and involve sweating and eye pain

occur with stress and feel like a dull band around the entire head

often occur when drinking coffee

are throbbing headaches on one side of the head

cranial vascular dilation

cranial vascular constriction

clinical depression

nausea and vomiting

naratriptan

rizatriptan

sumatriptan

zolmitriptan