Arthritis Medication Flashcards
1
Q
OTC Pain killers
A
reduce pain, but have little to no effect on inflammation
2
Q
acetaminophen
A
affects area of brain that has to do with pain
3
Q
Prescription pain killers
A
more severe pain
opioid-derived
habit forming
4
Q
NSAIDs
A
reduce pain and inflammation
reduce irritation of nerve endings
5
Q
Counterirritants
A
menthol or capsaicin formula
heat produced interferes with pain signal transmission
6
Q
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
A
treat RA
slow down immune system from attacking joints
7
Q
Biologic response modifiers
A
target protein modules
used with DMARDS
8
Q
Corticosteroids
A
reduces inflammation
supresses immune system
widely used bc of overall affectiveness
