LG 1.17 - Pharm of NSAIDS

Question 1

What is the ceiling affect when speaking about NSAIDs?

Answer 1

• These meds have a point where no more pain can be relieved.
• At this point you would choose to switch to opioids.

Question 2

What is a benefit to NSAIDs over opioids?

Answer 2

• No addicting affects.

Question 3

What are non-selective COX inhibitors generally used for?

Answer 3

• Mild to moderate pain/ decreased inflammation

- Fever

Question 4

What are the pseudo allergic reactions from NSAIDs?

Answer 4

• Allergic type reactions that some patients can get from NSAIDs, very rare. Not IgE mediated, not a true allergic reaction.
  (I just added this for my benefit, its stupid but I need it to jostle my memory ha)