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HLSC 220 Pharmacotherapeutics for Health Professionals 💊 > Anti-inflamatory Drugs: NSAIDs & Acetaminophen - Ch. 75 > Flashcards

Anti-inflamatory Drugs: NSAIDs & Acetaminophen - Ch. 75 Flashcards

1
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What does tissue injury cause the release of?

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Prostaglandins
bradykinin
histamine
leukotriennes
serotonin

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What does the release of autacoids (e.g, histamine, bradykinin) cause?

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Vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, chemotaxis, pain

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What does NSAID stand for?

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Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

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NSAIDs are what kind of inhibitor?

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Cyclooxygenase inhibitors

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What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

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Blocks either or both cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes which limit the undesirable inflammatory effect of prostaglandins and related substances

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What are the COX enzymes?

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COX-1 and COX-2
Converts arachidonic acid into prostanoids (prostaglandins and other related compounds)

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What properties do NSAIDs have?

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Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Antipyretic

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What are NSAIDs used for?

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Relief of mild to moderate pain
Arthritis
Acute gout
Bone, joint, muscle pain
Dysmenorrhea
Fever

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What do Non-selective NSAIDs do?

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Inhibit COX-1 and COX-2, suppress inflammation but pose serious harm

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What are Non-selective NSAIDs used for?

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Alleviate mild to moderate pain
Inflammatory disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis)

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Examples of Non-selective NSAIDs?

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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) - Aspirin
ketorolac (Toradol)
sodium salicylate
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Naproxen (Aleve)
Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren)

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What is the standard NSAID that others are compared to?

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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) - Aspirin

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13
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Where is salicylic acid prepared from?

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Willow bark and other plants

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14
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What plant does Aspirin come from?

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Acetalation spirea

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Propertoies of Aspirin?

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Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Antipyretic
Antiplatelet

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Why is ASA (Aspirin) different to other NSAIDs?

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It irreversibly inhibits COX
-Other NSAIDs reversibly inhibit COX

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Aspirin is the only NSAID used for what?

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Antiplatelet purposes

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What is treated with Aspirin for antiplatelet purposes?

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MI, stroke and other thromboembolic events

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What is the dose of aspirin for antiplatelet purposes?

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*0-160 mg daily prophylactic

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When is the use of aspirin contraindicated, or should it be used cautiously?

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Pregnancy
Almost all bleeding disorders, hemophilia
Discontinue 1 week before operations
Caution in renal dysfunction

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Why is aspirin use contraindicated during pregnancy?

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In late trimester its use is connected to low weight, intracranial bleeds and death

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ASA (Asprin) adverse effects?

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-Gastrointestinal effects
-Influenza and chickenpox in kids/teens due to the possibility of Reye’s syndrome
-Renal problems

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What Gastrointestinal adverse effects are associated with ASA (Aspirin)?

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-Ulcerations and erosions
Dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric distress, nausea
-GI bleeding

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What symptoms are associated with Reye’s syndrome (ASA adverse effect)?

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Vomiting
Liver damage
CNS problems (encephalopathy)
-Confusion, seizures, coma

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What renal adverse effects are associated with ASA (Aspirin)?

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Reductions in creatinine clearance (indicates kidney damage)
Acute tubular necrosis with renal failure

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What NSAIDs can lead to Salicylate toxicity?

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ASA, Na salicylate, Mg salicylate

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Effects of Salicylate toxicity in adults?

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Tinnitus and hearing loss

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Effects of Salicylate toxicity in children?

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Hyperventilation (CNS stimulation)

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What drugs interact with ASA (aspirin)?

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Anticoagulants
Glucocorticoids
Non-ASA NSAIDs

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How does ASA (Aspirin) interact with anticoagulants?

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Causes increased bleeding

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How does Aspirin interact with Glucocorticoids?

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Causes gastric ulcers

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How does aspirin interact with Non-ASA NSAIDs?

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Reduces antiplatelet effects of ASA
***Do not mix ASA and other NSAIDs is used for antiplatelet effects

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What are non-ASA NSAIDs?

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ASA-like drugs with fewer GI, renal and hemorrhagic effects than ASA

20+ non-ASA NSAIDs available

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What is the emchanism of action of Non-ASA NSAIDs?

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Inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 but inhibition is reversible

35
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What are non-ASA NSAIDs unable to protect against?

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MI and stroke
-No antiplatelet properties

36
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In general, what adverse effects are associated with NSAIDs?

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Gastrointestinal ulceration
Blockade of platelet aggregation -bleeding problems
Inhibition of prostaglandin-mediated renal function
Hypersensitivity reactions

37
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In general, when is NSAID use contraindicated?

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Conditions with bleeding as a risk
e.g, Vitamin K deficiency, peptic ulcer disease

Severe renal or hepatic disease
Breastfeeding

38
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What is COX-2 responsible for?

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Inflammatory mediators

39
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Examples of selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs?

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Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Rofecoxib (Vioxx) -Withdrawn in 2004

40
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Selective COX-2 inhibitors are just as effective as traditional NSAIDs in supressing what?

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Inflammation and pain

41
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Selective COX-2 inhibiots might lower the risk for what?

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GI adverse effects but not really

42
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What can selctive COX-2 inhibitors impair?

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Renal function and cause hypertension and edema

43
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Selective COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk for what?

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MI and stroke

44
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How is NSAID GI ulceration reduced?

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Mistoprostol (Cytotec)

45
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What is Mistoprostol?

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SYnthetic prostaglandin
Used in combination with NSAIDs to reduce ulceration

46
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What does Antipyretic mean?

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Reduces fever

47
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How do NSAIDs produce antipyretic effects?

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Inhibit prostaglandin E2 production within the area of the brain that controls temperature

48
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Before begining NSAID therapy the nurse should?

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Assess for conditions that may be contraindications to therapy, especially:
-GI lesions or peptic ulcers
-Bleeding disorders

49
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The client should notify or watch for if what occurs when using NSAIDs?

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GI pain or evidence of GI bleeding
Occurance of any unusual bleeding such as in stool

50
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What does bleeding in stool look like?

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Dark or black colour, tarry

51
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Enteric-coated NSAID tablets should not be _________ or ________?

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Crushed or chewed

52
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Salicylates are not given to children under which age and why?

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Age 12
-Reye’s syndrome

53
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What are the properties of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Analgesic
Antipyretic

54
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What properties do NSAIDs have that acetaminophen doesn’t?

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Anti-inflammatory
Anti-platelet

55
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Acetaminophen is an alternative to what?

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NSAIDs

56
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What is the mechanism of action of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

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Inhibits COX that is only present in CNS

57
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What kind of sites of action does Acetaminophen NOT have?

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Peripheral therapeutic sites

58
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What is absent with acetaminophen use?

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Adverse effects associated with NSAIDs like GI ulceration and excessive bleeds

59
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How does Acetaminophen produce antipyretic effects?

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Same as NSAIDS
-Inhibits prostaglandin E2 production within the area of the brain that controls temperature

60
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What is the maximum amount an adult can take of acetaminophen per day?

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4000mg

61
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What is the maximum amount of acetaminophen that children ages 11-12 can take per day?

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2400mg
-Is a sliding scale bc its Based on age and weight

62
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Who should take extreme caution when taking acetaminophen?

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Alcohol abusers

63
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Single-ingredient acetaminophen tabs are provided. In what doses are they provided?

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325mg, 500mg and 650mg

64
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Single-ingredient acetaminophen tabs reach what very quickly?

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Maximum

65
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Tylenol 1,2,3 or 4 in combination with codeine is supplied in what doses?

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Codeine 8.15, 30, 60mg
Acetaminophen 300mg

66
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When is acetaminophen use contraindicated?

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Severe hepatic disease
Severe renal disease
Alcoholism
Drug allergy

67
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What does acetaminophen toxicity overdose cause?

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Hepatic necrosis (drug-induced hepatitis)
Long-term ingestion of large doses also causes nephropathy

68
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What is the reccomended antidote for Acetaminophen overdose?

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

69
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How does Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) work?

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Protects the liver from acetaminophen-induced damage

70
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When is the max protection of Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?

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within 8-10 hours (IV or PO)

71
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When can Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) be given?

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Anytime, even in late presentation at 24hours

72
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Dangerous interactions of acetaminophen may occur if taken with what?

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Alcohol

73
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Acetaminophen should not be taken in the presence of?

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Liver dysfunction, chronic alcoholism
Possible liver failure or sever renal disease
When taking other hepatotoxic drugs

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