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NSAIDs

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What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?   inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandin synthesis pathway that is responsible for mediating information about pain to the brain  
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Both the COX1 and COX2 pathways convert arachidonic acid to __________ which are implicated in pain, inflammation, cell proliferation, and other key biologic responses   prostaglandins  
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What are 4 problems with COX inhibitors?   multiple side effects, frequent allergic reactions, some drugs require daily dosing for efficacy, ceiling effects  
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As a general rule, COX2 inhibitors have fewer complications and reactions, but more specific ________ effects   cardiac  
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At therapeutic doses, COX2 inhibitors lack the ________ effects found with other NSAIDs like COX1   platelet  
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The risk of acute MI or CVA increases with prolonged use of which drug class?   COX 2  
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Compared with Cox-1 class, Cox-2 drugs have _________ GI effects   decreased  
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People with asthma and nasal polyps have a higher incidence of allergic reaction to which drugs?   aspirin and other NSAIDs  
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How are NSAIDs metabolized?   well absorbed from GI tract in oral doses, then metabolized by CP450 in the liver, 2% is excreted unchanged renally  
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In what patient populations would you use caution in administering NSAIDs?   history of GI bleed, renal injuries/failure, liver disease/failure, bleeding disorders, history of MI (esp. acute)  
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What is regulated by normal Cox-1 pathway function?   GI blood flow, renal system, platelet aggregation, and macrophages  
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What is regulated by normal Cox-2 pathway function?   bronchodilation and vasodilation  
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What are some side effects of NSAID use?   GI toxicity, coagulation issues (cox-1), increased risk for MI (cox 1 & 2), hypertension, renal issues, hepatotoxicity, allergy, triggers bronchoconstriction (cox-2) especially in asthma patients, meningitis, slowed bone healing  
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How do ACE inhibitors or Beta Blockers affect NSAIDs?   reduce effectiveness of NSAIDs  
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How long should a patient be off of aspirin before surgery?   1 week; if taken during this time frame, get an aspirin platelet function assay  
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Does aspirin cause histamine release?   no  
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What are 4 major side effects of aspirin therapy?   GI tract dysfunction, platelet inhibition, hepatic dysfunction, renal dysfunction  
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Which NSAID is an excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic with little to no billiary effects and fewer GI effects?   Ketorolac (Toradol)  
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What is the peak onset time for ketorolac?   45 - 60 minutes IM; 20 - 30 minutes IV  
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What are some side effects of ketorolac?   inhibits platelet production and aggregation (however, in anesthesia does not cause with 1 or 2 doses), bronchospasm, renal toxicity (though less so than other NSAIDs)  
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In what type of surgery would you want to avoid ketorolac administration?   spinal surgery  
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What is the dose of IV acetaminophen for pain relief?   1 gram IVPB over 15 minutes Q 6  
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What is the dose of IV acetaminophen for hyperpyrexia?   650 mg IVPB over 15 minutes Q 4-6  
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