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Ch.29 Pain Mang Canc

Pharmacology for Nurses

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Pain Management in Patients with Cancer Pain is usually relieved by simple measures in 90% of cancer patients
Management Strategy for Pain: Use ABCDE Strategy Ask about pain regularly, assess pain systemically
Management Strategy for Pain: Use ABCDE Strategy Believe the patient's complaint and what relieves it
Management Strategy for Pain: Use ABCDE Strategy Choose pain control that meets patients' needs
Management Strategy for Pain: Use ABCDE Strategy Deliver intervention in timely, logical, coordinated fashion
Management Strategy for Pain: Use ABCDE Strategy Empower patients and families; enable pts to control treatments as much as possible
Assessment and Ongoing Evaluation The patient's complaint is the most important component of pain assessment.
Drug Therapy in Cancer watch for bleeding tendencies with ASA
Drug Therapy in Cancer Monitor platelets if on NSAIDs (ibuprofen)
Drug Therapy in Cancer Watch for interactions with alcohol and wararin causing liver damage
Adjuvant Analgesic: Antihistamines: Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Promotes drowsiness, reduces anxiety, and relieves nausea
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