NSAIDS
NSAIDs are commonly used to treat these three symptoms
What are pain, inflammation & fever.
Transdermal non-opioid pain med
What is Lidocaine patch
This pain scale is most appropriate for infants age 2 months to 7 years
What is FLACC scale
This med class has the effects of GI bleeding and kidney issues.
NSAIDS
This NSAID is commonly used post-op
What is a Ketorolac (Toradol)
This over the counter drug is commonly used to reduce pain and fever but has no anti-inflammatory effects
What is acetaminophen
What is an objective indicator of pain
What are vital signs? Increased Hr, BP, Respiratory rate
This term describes when the body adapts to a drug, requiring higher doses for the same effect
What is tolerance
When administering NSAIDs the nurse should instruct the patient to report this symptom immediately as it may indicate serious adverse effect
What is severe abdominal pain or black, tarry stools
When administering acetaminophen, the nurse should ensure the total daily dose does not exceed this amount in adults
What is 4000 mg
What pain scale is used for patients who are alert, oriented and greater than age of 4
What is numeric pain scale
A nurse tells a patient to take NSAIDs and Opioids with this to reduce GI irritation
What is food or milk
NSAIDs can worsen this condition due to fluid retention
What is congestive heart failure.
This serious syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal side effect of aspirin in children and teenagers recovering from viral infections
What is Reye’s syndrome.
This five letter acronym help clinicians assess pain by asking about Provocation, Quality, Radiates, Severity & Time.
What is PQRST
The FLACC scale assesses pain in children and non-verbal patients by scoring five behaviors. Name three of them
What are face, legs, activity, cry and consolability
Name the five NSAIDS
What is Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketorolac, Celecoxib, & Asprin
A patient taking morphine becomes difficult to arouse and has pinpoint pupils. What is the nurses priority action.
What is administering naloxone immediately
This part of the nursing process must be continuously repeated
What is assessment
Patients with chronic pain are at risk for this condition characterized by a persistent desire to use medications despite harm or negative consequences
What is substance abuse disorder or opioid addiction