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Ch. 25 - Antiinflammatory Drugs Flashcards

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Inflammation

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  1. ) Response to tissue injury & infection
  2. ) Vascular reaction
  3. ) Protective mechanism
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Infection:

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caused by microorganisms –> inflammation

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5 Characteristics of Inflammation:

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  1. ) Erythema
  2. ) Edema
  3. ) Heat
  4. ) Pain
  5. ) Loss of function
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Prostaglandins:

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  1. ) Released when cellular injury takes place

2. ) Injection of prostaglandins into body –> inflammatory process

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Cyclooxygenase (COX):

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COX1 = protects stomach lining & regulates platelets

COX2 = triggers inflammation & pain

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Antiinflammatory Agents:

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  • Nonsteriodal agents

- Steroidal agents

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Nonsteriodal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS):

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Aspirin

-Aspirin like drugs –> inhibit COX2 enzyme

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Nonsteriodal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS): cont…

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Salicylates & Nonsalicylates
1st generation NSAIDs
2nd generation NSAIDs (COX2 inhibitors)

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Salicylates (ASA):

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Strong prostaglandin inhibitor
—> reduces inflammatory process

Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
—> COX1 & COX2 enzymes

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) (1):

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Antiplatelet drug:

  • Decrease platelet aggregation
  • Decrease blood clotting
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Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) (2):

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Low doses —> analgesic, antipyretic effect

Higher doses —> anti-inflammatory effect

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) (3):

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Most common adverse effects:

1. ) Gastric irritation
2. ) Occult Bleeding
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Hypersensitivity to ASA

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  1. ) Tinnitus
  2. ) Vertigo
  3. ) Bronchospasm
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Tx of Headache (HA) / Fever:

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  1. ) ASA
  2. ) Acetaminophen
  3. ) Ibuprofen
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Tx of Inflammation / Swelling, Pain, Stiff Joints

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NSAIDs = cost more than ASA

Contraindicted:
-allergic to ASA (asa is Aspirin)

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Over the Counter (OTC) NSAIDs:

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  1. ) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

2. ) Naproxen (Aleve)

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Rx Drugs that Contain NSAIDs :

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  • 1st Generation ——————*2ndGeneration
  • meloxican (Mobic) ———- celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • naproxen (Naprosyn)
  • nabumentone (Relafen)
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Nursing Process (ASA):

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Observe for signs of bleeding:

1. ) Dark Stools
2. ) Bleeding Gums
3. ) Petechiae
4. ) Ecchymosis

Bleeding from an IV site

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Client Teaching (ASA) (1):

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  1. ) DO NOT take with:
    • Alcohol
    • Anticoagulant Drugs
  2. ) Inform Dentist
  3. ) d/c 3-7 days before surgery
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Client Teaching (ASA) (2):

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Do not give to children for virus/flu symptoms

- Reye Syndrome

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Client Teaching (ASA) (3):

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  1. ) Take with:
    - Food/meals
    - Fluids

5.) Enteric coated

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Other NSAIDs (1):

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indomethacin (Indocin):

  1. ) Po/ rectal
  2. ) Arthritis
  3. ) Strong prostaglandin inhibitor
  4. ) Highly protein bound
  5. ) Very irritating to stomach
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Other NSAIDs (2):

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ketorolac (Toradol):

  1. ) IM / IV / po
  2. ) Greater analgesic properties
  3. ) Short-term pain relief
  4. ) Opiate level analgesia
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SE /Adverse Reactions (1st Generation NSAIDs):

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  1. ) Fewer SE than ASA
  2. ) GI irrigation (take with food)
  3. ) Sodium & water retention
  4. ) Alcohol —> increase gastric irritation
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Selective COX2 Inhibitors:

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2nd Generation
**Drug of choice for severe arthritis

-Does not inhibit COX1
Ex: Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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Corticosteroids:

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Steroid

Tx: inflammatory disorders

- Local
- Systemic
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Corticosteroids (1)

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  1. ) Produced in adrenal cortex
  2. ) Anti-inflammatory properties (Glucocorticoid)
  3. ) Salt-retaining properties (Mineralcorticoid)
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Corticosteroids (2):

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High doses / over long periods —>

-suppress hypothalamic pituitary adrenal hormone production

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Corticosteroids (3):

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Glucocorticoid properties:

- alter CHO, protein, & lipid metabolism

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Corticosteroids (4):

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Mineralcorticoid properties:

  • Enhance reabsorption of sodium
  • increase excretion of potassium & hydrogen ions —> effects fluid / electrolyte
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Side Effects:

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Fluid retention
Altered glucose levels
Altered fat disposition
moon face , buffalo hump

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Corticosteroids (5):

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Long term use:

  • Wasting of muscle tissue in extremities
  • Delayed growth in children
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Corticosteroids (6):

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  • Prevent or suppress inflammatory signs & symptoms
  • Underlying cause of S/S may still remain
  • May mask disease S/S
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Corticosteroids (7):

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Po, IM, IV, SQ, topical

-Adm DIRECTLY into inflamed site
Ex: joint, skin
*Avoid systemic side effects

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Examples:

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  1. ) betamethasone (Celestone) = po, IM, IV
  2. ) dexamethasone (Decadron) = po
  3. ) Hydrocortisone (Cortef) = po, SQ, IM, IV
  4. ) Solu-cortef = (IM, IV)
  5. ) prednisone = po
  6. ) prednisolone = po, IM, IV
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Avoid Abrupt D/C of Drug —>

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Adrenal insufficiency

  • Fatal if untreated
  • Medical Emergency

D/C drug gradually

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Corticosteroids^:

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Protect from infection altered response to wound healing

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Nursing Dx:

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Excess fluid volume r/t fluid rentention secondary to effect of corticosteroid

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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs:

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DMARDs

-Gold therapy = Chrysotherapy

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Gold Therapy (1):

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Use:

1. ) Stop progression of rheumatoid arthritis 
2. ) Prevents deformities
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Gold Therapy (2):

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Action:

3. ) Depress migration of leukocytes 
4. ) Suppress prostaglandins
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Gold Therapy (3):

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Palliative = not curative

Results:

* may take up to mos (IV)
* may take 3-6mos (PO)
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auranofin (Ridaura):

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Po, Gold sakt

Common SE:

 1. ) Skin Problems
 2. ) Blood Dyscarsias
 3. ) GI Irritation
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Nursing Process Health Teaching:

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  1. ) Dental hygiene
  2. ) Adhere to scheduled blood tests
  3. ) Metallic taste / pruritus —> early symptom of possible gold toxicity
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Nursing Process:

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  1. ) Avoid direct sunlight

2. ) Assess improvement in joint pain & motion

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Gout:

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1.) Inflammatory condition
2.) Chronic metabolic disease —>
Hyperuricemia (abnormally elevated amounts of uric acid in blood

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Gout – Hyperuricemia (1):

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D/T:

  1. ) Decreases renal elimination of uric acid
  2. ) Increase uric acid production
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Gout – Hyperuricemia (2):

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  1. ) Uric acid precipitates as crystals (tophi) –>

4. ) Deposit on tissues & joints –> gouty arthritis

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Gouty Arthritis (1):

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  1. ) Inflammation at site of crystal deposits (tophi)
  2. ) Acte joint pain
  3. ) Most susceptible site —> Metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe
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Gouty Arthritis (2):

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  1. ) Metatarsal bone

2. ) Phalanges

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Gouty Arthritis (3):

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  1. ) Increase fluid intake —>
    • Promotes uric acid excretion
    • Prevents renal calculi
  2. ) Avoid foods high in purine
    • alcohol
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Anti-inflammatory Gout Drugs:

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Colchine:

  1. ) Inhibits migration of leukocytes to inflamed site
  2. ) Alleviates acute symptoms
    - take at first sign of attack
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Colchicine (1):

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DOES NOT:

  1. ) Inhibit uric acid synthesis
  2. ) Promote uric acid excretion
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Colchicine (2):

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Common SE = gastric irritation

High doses = n/v, diarrhea, abdominal pain

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Management:

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After acute attack is over:

  1. ) Begin therapy to control hyperuricemia
  2. ) Reduce serum urate levels to
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Uric Acid Inhibitor:

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allopurinol (Zyloprim)

- Prevents formation of uric acid in body

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allopurinol (Zyloprim) (1):

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  1. ) Interferes w/ conversion of purines to uric acid —–>
  2. ) Inhibits enzyme xanthine oxidase —->
  3. ) Good for clients w/ renal obstruction d/t uric acid secretions
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allopurinol (Zyloprim) (2):

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  1. ) Prevents attack

5. ) Increase fluid intake —> promote diuresis & alkalization of urine

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Uricosurics:

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probenecid (Benemid)

  • Increases urinary excretion of uric acid
  • Prevents reabsorption in renal tubules
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probenecid (Benemid):

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  1. ) Initially increases concentration of uric acid in urine —-> @ risk: KIDNEY STONES
  2. ) Drink large amounts of water
  3. ) ASA decreases the effect of probenecid
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Nursing Process – Nsg Dx:

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Impaired skin integrity r/t inflammation of great toe

Acute pain r/t tissue swelling

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Client Teaching (1):

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  1. ) Initiate tx at first sign of attack
  2. ) Avoid certain foods
  3. ) Encourage fluids
  4. ) DO NOT use ASA while taking probenecid
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Client Teaching (2):

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allopurinol (Zyloprim)

*Monitor lab tests = renal, liver function, CBC

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Client Teaching:

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Annual eye exams

Report:

 - Anorexia, n/v, diarrhea, stomatitis
 - Dizziness, rash, pruritis, metallic taste

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