Name that Med!💊
This medication treats pain and fever but does not reduce inflammation.
What is Acetaminophen?
This dangerous breathing complication can occur with morphine.
What is Respiratory Depression?
These should be encouraged for a patient taking opioids to help prevent constipation.
What are Fluids and Fiber?
Allopurinol is commonly used to manage this condition.
This medication reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression.
What is Naloxone (Narcan)?
This serious condition can occur when aspirin is given to a child with a viral infection.
What is Reye's Syndrome?
This test can help detect GI bleeding in a patient taking NSAIDs.
What is a Stool Guaiac Test?
Monitoring for moon face, buffalo hump, and central obesity can help identify this condition in a patient taking prednisone.
What is Cushing's Syndrome?
This medication can cause salicylism and should be discontinued about one week before surgery.
What is Aspirin?
These major cardiovascular complications are associated with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen.
What are MI and Stroke?
This respiratory assessment can help identify worsening fluid buildup in a patient taking prednisone.
What are Lung Sounds?
A PCA pump allows a patient to control this within prescribed safety limits.
What is Pain Relief?