Suggested Level of Knowlege: Basic - Good

LOs

BT_PM 1.9 Describe the pharmacology of the following agents applicable to pain management, including:

· Opioids

· Tramadol

· Local anaesthetic agents (also refer to the Regional and local anaesthesia clinical fundamental)

· NSAIDs

· Paracetamol

· NMDA antagonists

· Anticonvulsants

· Antidepressants

· Corticosteroids ·

Inhalational analgesics - nitrous oxide, methoxyflurane

BT_PO 1.99 Outline the pharmacology of anti-depressant, anti- psychotic, anti-convulsant, anti-parkinsonian and anti- migraine medication

BT_PO 1.101 Outline the pharmacology of drugs acting via effects on serotonin or serotonin receptors

BT_PO 1.102 Discuss the clinical features and management of serotonin syndrome

Past SAQs

2009.1 Outline the types of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) receptors. Discuss the pharmacological agents that act at these sites.

2008.1 Classify drugs that alter activity at serotonin receptors with examples. Describe their mechanisms of action and clinical indications.

Serotonin