drug of the week

Question 1

generic name- ibuprofen

whats the brand name?

Answer 1

advil, motrin, or nuprin

Question 2

classification for ibuprofen

Answer 2

antipyretic, analgestic, NSAID

Question 3

uses for ibuprofen

Answer 3

mild to moderate pain,

dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, decrease fever

Question 4

route for ibuprofen

Answer 4

po

Question 5

side effects of ibuprofen

Answer 5

headache, nausea, constipation, dyspesia, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, GI bleeding, hepatitis, anaphlyaxis (allerigc reaction)

Question 6

care considerations for ibuprofen

Answer 6

no use with GI bleeding; heart, kidney, or liver 
disease 
monitor pain/temperature
take wih food or milk if gi upset 
take with full glass of water 
no take with alcohol 
no take for more then 10 days

Question 7

generic name- acetaminophe

Answer 7

brand name- tylenol

Question 8

classification for acetaminophe

Answer 8

antipyretic, analgestic,

Question 9

uses for acetamiophe

Answer 9

mild to moderate pain, decrease fever

Question 10

route for acetaminophe

Answer 10

po

Question 11

side effects of acetaminophe

Answer 11

rash
urticaria
hepatic necrosis

Question 12

care considerations for acetaminophe

Answer 12

on set;1/2 hour, peak; 1-3 hours, duration; 3-4 hours
pain- assess type, location, intensity
assess temperature
avoid alcohol to decrease risk of liver damage.