What six drugs are used for inflammation? correct answers Ibuprofen
Ketorolac
Meloxicam
Naproxen
Apirin
Celecoxib
What enzyme causes inflammation? correct answers Histamine
What does the nurse need to monitor for/anticipate with a patient taking opioids? correct answers
Respiratory depression
What causes something to be placed on the list of controlled substances? correct answers Risk
for abuse and dependency
What does a nurse need to know about a teratogenic drug? correct answers Harmful to fetus;
avoid when pregnant
Name two conditions that opioids are used to treat besides pain? correct answers Cough
Diarrhea
What are the roles of ASA? correct answers Anti-inflammatory
Analgesia
Antipyretic
Anticoagulant
, What is the most common complication of using NSAIDs? correct answers GI bleeding
What are examples of non-pharmacological pain interventions? correct answers Turn off light
Repositioning
Massage
Acupuncture
What scope do nurses have to advise patients with regard to medication questions? correct
answers RN can teach about medications, however cannot advice to stop or start
What drugs can be used as first-line treatments for acute migraines? correct answers
Sumatriptans, Rizatriptan (Triptans)
What drug classes are used to prevent migraines? correct answers Serotonin 5HT Agonist
NSAIDs
What are non-pharmacological interventions for insomnia? correct answers Dim light
Reduce noise
Cool environment
No smoking/drinking or exercise
What CAM is used for insomnia? correct answers Melatonin
What must patient avoid while taking disulfiram? correct answers Alcohol
What is the risk of abruptly stopping insomnia medications? correct answers Rebound insomnia