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| What is the definition of Analgesic? |
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| What is the definition of anti-inflammatory? |
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| inhibits the inflammatory response |
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| What is the definition of antipyretic? |
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| What are some common adverse effects of these 3? |
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Definition
Gi irritation increased bleeding time fluid retention |
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- Block stimulation of peripheral nerve endings in damaged tissue
- Reset hypothalamic thermostat set point
- Inhibit prostaglandins
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Term
| What are the specific classification of Non- Opioid Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic Drugs? |
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Definition
Salicyclates Nonaspirin (NSAIDS) Antpyeretic COX-2 Inhibitor |
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What are the specific nursing care and diagnosis r/t Non- Opioid Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic Drugs? |
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- Risk for injury r/t antiplatelet effects of NSAIDs and GI irritation:
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| What is the unique feature of aspirin? |
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| Early symptom of toxicity: tinnitus, visual disturbance, hyperventilation, fever. Overdose: metabolic acidosis, fever, diaphoresis, dehydration, bleeding. |
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| What is the unique feature of ibuprofen? |
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Can cause bleeding (effect on platelets less than aspirin), renal toxicity; hepatitis.
Fluid retention can affect BP |
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| What is the unique feature acetaminophen? |
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| Not anti-inflammatory. Risk of liver toxicity, esp with alcohol use. Does not cause bleeding, gi irriatation . Overdose TX : n- acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) |
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| What is the unique feature on celebrex? |
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| Less GI effects. No effect on platelets. May increase BP. May increase risk of MI and stroke |
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