Body pain and fever Flashcards
Who shuld not self treat their muscle pain?
pain more than a 6, pain longer than 10 days, increased intensity, nausea/vommiting, fever/infection, visual deformity, OTC intolerances, achilles tendonitis, pregnancy, <2 years of age
What are non medication therapies?
stop etiology, stretching, massage, rest
When should ice be used?
early and often after injury, 3-4 times a day up to 72 hours
When should heat me used?
15-20 minutes, 3-4 times day after first 48 hours, non-inflammatory conditions only, don’t use with topical agents
What does RICE stand for?
rest, ice, compression, elevation
Describe compression tecniques?
start wrapping distal to injury, overlap wrap 1/3 to 1/2, decrease tightness closer to injury
How should systemic analgesic be taken with an injury?
initial: scheduled doses
Over 1-3 days: decreasing dose& increasing intervol
max 10 days
How should topical counterirritants used?
apply 3-4 times a day, max 7 days
True or false: the risk of MI or stroke can occur as early as the first weeks of using an NSAID
true
How should diclofenac topical gel 1% be used?
Apply up to QID, no more than 2 spots on body, upper body=2 grams, lower body=4 grams, max 32 g/day
How is methyl salicylate used?
rubefacient, provides warmth feeling, vasodialation of blood vessels
camphor and menthol
cooling sensation
WHat is capaicin?
warm feeling, isolated from hot peppers, wash hands after,
