NUSA 207 Exam 2 With Correct
Answers
Acute - ANSWER - rapid onset
- duration is short and well characterized
- known cause
Chronic - ANSWER - slow, persistent onset, ache
- lasts 6 months or longer
- often unknown cause
Nonopioid analgesic - ANSWER Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)
NSAID 1st generation - ANSWER ibuprofen
NSAID 2nd generation - ANSWER acetaminophen
Opioid analgesic - ANSWER morphine
,Opioid antagonist - ANSWER naloxone
Ibuprofen use - ANSWER - decrease inflammation
- relieve mild pain
- reduce fever
- dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Ibuprofen contraindications - ANSWER - pregnancy
- peptic ulcer disease
- bleeding disorders
-Ketorolac: advanced kidney disease.
Ibuprofen drug interactions - ANSWER increased risk of bleeding with:
- anticoagulants
- glucocorticoids
- alcohol
be aware of OTC meds
, Ibuprofen education - ANSWER - take with food or milk
- adm as an infusion over 30 min
- ensure adequate hydration to prevent kidney damage
Salicylates - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - dizziness
- tinnitus
- difficulty hearing
- nausea
- vomiting
Answers
Acute - ANSWER - rapid onset
- duration is short and well characterized
- known cause
Chronic - ANSWER - slow, persistent onset, ache
- lasts 6 months or longer
- often unknown cause
Nonopioid analgesic - ANSWER Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)
NSAID 1st generation - ANSWER ibuprofen
NSAID 2nd generation - ANSWER acetaminophen
Opioid analgesic - ANSWER morphine
,Opioid antagonist - ANSWER naloxone
Ibuprofen use - ANSWER - decrease inflammation
- relieve mild pain
- reduce fever
- dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Ibuprofen contraindications - ANSWER - pregnancy
- peptic ulcer disease
- bleeding disorders
-Ketorolac: advanced kidney disease.
Ibuprofen drug interactions - ANSWER increased risk of bleeding with:
- anticoagulants
- glucocorticoids
- alcohol
be aware of OTC meds
, Ibuprofen education - ANSWER - take with food or milk
- adm as an infusion over 30 min
- ensure adequate hydration to prevent kidney damage
Salicylates - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - dizziness
- tinnitus
- difficulty hearing
- nausea
- vomiting
