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NSAIDS
Used to decrease inflammation and to relieve pain.
Question | Answer |
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What are NSAIDS used for? | To decrease inflammation and relieve pain. |
What are some reasons to use NSAIDS? | To treat mild to moderate pain, to treat fever, and to treat OA & Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
What are the actions of NSAIDS? | Analgesic (PAIN), Antipyretic (FEVER), and Anti-inflammatory (DECREASE INFLAMMATION). |
What are some examples of NSAIDS? | Ibuprofen (Advil) (Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve) (Naprosyn), Mefenamic acid (Ponstel), Ketoralac (Toradol), Indomethacin (Indocin), Meloxicam (Mobic), Nabumetone (Relafen) and Celebrex. |
What does COX-1 mean? | Maintains stomach lining by activating platelets. |
What are the COX-2 inhibitors? | They are the NSAIDS. |
How do the COX-2 inhibitors work? | They block enzymes that trigger pain and inflammation. |
What is an example of a COX-2 inhibitor? | Celebrex. |
How does Celebrex work? | It works by stopping production of COX-2, a natural substance in the body that causes pain and inflammation. |
What drug is an NSAID and a COX-2 inhibitor? | Celebrex. |
What does Celebrex not have an effect on? | GI system. |
What are some adverse reactions of NSAIDS? | N/V, Epigastric pain, GI bleed, Drowsiness, Headache. |
What are some Nursing Interventions for NSAIDS? | *Assess PAIN before & after administration of med. *Assess HYDRATION status; related to fever. *Take meds w/ food; to prevent GI upset. |
If PUD/GI bleed occurs, what are you NOT going to give? | Ibuprofen. |
What are you at risk for when taking Celebrex? | An increase risk of MI or Stroke. |