drugs with cross-hypersensitivity - Answers ibuprofen and salicylates (aspirin), meloxicam and
NSAID/aspirin, indomethacin and salicylates, celecoxib (celebrex) and sulfonamides/aspirin/NSAIDs
salicylism toxicity - Answers toxic effects from overdose of salicylates (apsirin)
- dizziness, tinnitus/hearing problems, confusion, headache, sweating, dehydration, coma, and
respiratory depression
- treated with IV sodium bicarb to neutralize the acid
acetaminophen overdose - Answers results from a single large dose of acetaminophen or chronic
ingestion of excessive doses
- treated with acetylcysteine (Acetadote) which provides cystein to metabolize the drug
maximum does of aspirin - Answers 8000mg per day
maximum dose of ibuprofen/naproxen - Answers 3200mg per day
maximum dose of meloxicam - Answers 15mg per day
maximum dose of indomethacin - Answers 200mg per day
maximum dose of ketorolac (toradol) - Answers 120mg per day FOR 5 DAYS ONLY
maximum dose of acetaminophen - Answers 4000mg per day
maximum dose of celecoxib (celebrex) - Answers 400mg per day
Reye's syndrome - Answers swelling of the liver and brain as a result of viral infection; exacerbated by
aspirin
BUN - Answers blood urea nitrogen levels; can be elevated by certain medications; indicates renal
function
creatinine test - Answers test that measures the level of creatinine in blood to estimate how well the
kidneys are filtering and excreting drugs; can be elevated by certain drugs; indicates renal function
liver function tests - Answers tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood; indicate how well
the liver is metabolizing drugs
NSAIDs - Answers nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; work against prostaglandins; used to reduce
pain, inflammation, and sometimes fever
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)/salicylate - Answers aspirin; analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-
coagulant