Cha. 15: Over the Counter Analgesics Flashcards
1
Q
What is an analgesic?
A
Pain-killers
2
Q
What are characteristics of aspirin?
A
Is a good medication for mild to moderate pain
- Will relieve pain
- Anti-inflammatory agent (system wide)
- Reduces fever
- Take if having a heart attack
3
Q
Do not give aspirin to children under the age of _____.
A
12; will cause Reyes Syndrome
4
Q
What is a NASID and list three examples.
A
Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug; Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen
5
Q
As dosage levels of NASIDs increase, complications ____.
A
Increase
6
Q
What are complications of NASID use?
A
- NASID overdose
- Liver and kidney damage
7
Q
Overdose of NASIDs is usually seen in ______.
A
Adolescent girls
