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A '''piñata''' is a decorative container made of papier-mâché filled with candy, which in the inpatient medical setting is synonymous with pain medications. As part of the celebration of pain management, the patient is blindfolded, spun around, and then attempts to break the '''piñata''' with a stick, broom, [[Foley Catheter|Foley]], or [[Stethoscope|stethoscope]].
# Tylenol '''piñata''' - This contains no more than 4 grams of [http://gomerblog.com/2015/10/tylenol-for-pain/ Tylenol] in order to prevent overdose.
# NSAID '''piñatas''' - Ibuprofen is the most commonly prescribed '''piñata''', though patients are allowed to play with it only every 6 or 8 hours in order to prevent stomach upset or renal failure.
# Narcotic '''piñatas''' - The classic '''piñata'''.