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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
, NURS 615 EXAM 4 -Pharmacology
2026 Nurse Practitioners Review
Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
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Grade A+
First-Line Treatment for Acute Mild Musculoskeletal Pain
NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), unless
contraindicated.
NSAIDs: Mechanism of Action
Inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing
prostaglandin production.
NSAIDs: Black Box Warnings
Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events
(MI/stroke) and serious GI bleeding/ulceration.
NSAID + Warfarin Interaction
Highest-risk interaction; significantly increases the risk of
severe bleeding.
NSAID Patient Priority Red Flag
Black tarry stools (suggests GI bleed/hemorrhage).
Acetaminophen: Main Advantage over NSAIDs
Does not cause GI bleeding, gastric ulceration, or platelet
inhibition.