Acute - Answers - rapid onset
- duration is short and well characterized
- known cause
Chronic - Answers - slow, persistent onset, ache
- lasts 6 months or longer
- often unknown cause
Nonopioid analgesic - Answers Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAID 1st generation - Answers ibuprofen
NSAID 2nd generation - Answers acetaminophen
Opioid analgesic - Answers morphine
Opioid antagonist - Answers naloxone
Ibuprofen use - Answers - decrease inflammation
- relieve mild pain
- reduce fever
- dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Ibuprofen contraindications - Answers - pregnancy
- peptic ulcer disease
- bleeding disorders
Ibuprofen drug interactions - Answers increased risk of bleeding with:
- anticoagulants
- glucocorticoids
- alcohol
, be aware of OTC meds
Ibuprofen education - Answers - take with food or milk
- adm as an infusion over 30 min
- ensure adequate hydration to prevent kidney damage
Salicylates - Answers - among the most commonly used pain meds
- control pain, reduce fever and inflammation
- cost less than other meds
- avoid using to treat chicken pox or flu like symptoms in children and teens because Reye's syndrome
may develop
Aspirin toxicity - Answers - is a medical emergency
- activated charcoal may be given to decrease absorption
- cool the client with tepid water
- can perform a gastric lavage (stomach pump)
Aspirin toxicity s/s - Answers - dizziness
- tinnitus
- difficulty hearing
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- confusion
Aspirin toxicity acute - Answers typically caused by a single overdose
Aspirin toxicity chronic - Answers continuous use of an elevated dosage over long periods of time
Acetaminophen use - Answers - analgesic
- antipyretic (reduce fever)
Acetaminophen contraindications - Answers - alcohol
- warfarin