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Opioid Pain Pharmacology Analgesics Nursing RN PN for NCLEX

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Today’s video is all about opioid analgesics for Nursing Students and NCLEX Review.

Analgesics are a drug class that reduce pain or fever. Opioids are a type of analgesic that binds to receptors in the brain and spinal cord, changing a patient’s perception of pain.

As a nurse, you should know how opioids (like fentanyl) can cause addiction, respiratory depression, and apnea.

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Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Overview of Opioids and CNS Depression
1:18 - Common Opioids and Memory Tricks
1:46 - Killer Side Effects and Narcan Use
3:02 - Sedation and Respiratory Depression
4:37 - Priority Nursing Care (AIMS)
5:09 - IV Administration of Opioids
6:00 - High-Risk Patients for Opioid Use
7:00 - Short-Term and Long-Term Side Effects
8:24 - PCA Pumps and Nursing Care
9:41 - Fentanyl: Potency and Patient Teaching
11:00 - Fentanyl Patch Application and Guidelines

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