NSAIDs
The purpose and a complication of Aspirin.
What is a medication that the purpose is to suppress inflammation, treat mild-moderate pain, and reduce fevers & a complication of gastric upset?
The purpose and unexpected complications involving acetaminophen.
What is a medication that reduces fever and relieves pain?
Unique routes of administration available as IV, IM, transmucosal and transdermal.
What stands out about Fentanyl?
A local anesthetic that is only available in a topical cream.
What is ELMA?
General purpose of Furosemide & Hydrochlorothiazide.
What is blocking the reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and water and promotes diuresis?
1 contraindication and 1 interaction of Aspirin.
What is the medication that you should not take if you are pregnant and a possible risk of bleeding if taken with an anticoagulant or alcohol?
The precautions, potential interactions, & nursing actions when using acetaminophen.
What is a medication that is a risk for pregnant individuals?
Use with caution, can cause abrupt withdrawal in those who are opioid dependent, leading to vtach or hypertension.
What are complications of Naloxone?
Added to lidocaine administration.
What is epinephrine?
Complications that both Furosemide & Hydrochlorothiazide share
What is electrolyte imbalances and dehydration?
1 nursing administration rule & 1 client education rule of Aspirin.
What is a medication that must be discontinued 1 week prior to a scheduled surgery and that the client should report tinnitus immediately as it is an indication of Salicylism (toxic levels of aspirin)?
The purpose & unexpected complications involving morphine.
What is an opioid agonist?
Opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid overdose.
What is Narcan?
Name the complications associated with administration of Sumatriptan.
What is chest pressure, coronary artery vasospasm and dizziness or vertigo?
Diuretic that will still produce a diuresis effect even with severe renal impairment.
What is Furosemide?
A type of NSAID that is 1st given parenterally & then switched to oral doses & can only be given for up to 5 days.
What is Ketorolac?
Precautions and potential interactions when using morphine.
What is a medication that can cause problems with individuals with respiratory defects?
Extremely potent 50-100x stronger than morphine, high risk for respiratory depression and overdose.
What is Fentanyl?
The patient should do this for at least 12 hours after administration of spinal block.
What is lying supine?
Important to monitor while taking the medication.
What is blood pressure and weight?
Unique adverse effect/contraindication of Celecoxib
What is a 2nd generation NSAID that increases the risk of cardiovascular events due to vasoconstriction combined with platelet aggregation?
What is decreasing doses?
Avoid in patients with GI ulcers, kidney disease, and those taking anticoagulants.
What are contraindications and interactions to Ibuprofen?
Sumatriptan should not be taken with what other serotonin inhibitors.
What is MAOI's and SSRI's?
Medication interactions that both Furosemide & Hydrochlorothiazide have.
What is antihypertensives, NSAIDs, and lithium?