Module 5 Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Opiates and Opioids are used for what level of arthritis
Moderate to Severe arthritis
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, cyclooxygenase, arachidonic conversion
Salicylates
Aspirin is an example of a
Salicylates
arachidonic conversion + cyclooxygenase =
Prostaglandin
Where do Salicylates come from
bark of willow tree
Avg dose of Aspirin is
81mg-650mg
What is the max dose for Aspirin as an anti-inflammatory and what is it used for
3g/day Arthritis
What is the max dose for Aspirin as an Non-narcotic analgesic and what is it used for
650mg 1 4-6 hrs Moderate mild pain
What is the max dose for Aspirin as an Antipyretic
650mg q 4 hrs
What is the max dose for Aspirin as an Antiplatelet
81mg or 325mg / day
Viral infection causes fatty liver
Reyes Syndrome
Acute poisoning in Salicylates can lead to
Rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure
If poisoning occurs in Salicylates what can we use to absorb substances
Activated charcoal
A non-Salicylates is also called
NSAIDS
Ibuprofen max dose is (for arthritis)
1200mg-2400mg q 4-6 hrs
Ibuprofen max dose for pain is
400-800mg q 4-6 hrs
Naproxen max dose is
500-1000mg / day
How should Indocin be administered
50-200 mg/day in 2-3 doses
Diclofenac should be administered
100-200 mg/day
Misoprostol is a combination drug that includes
Cytotec
Celecoxib is used to treat
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the max dose for Acetaminophen
4 grams a day
What is the max dose for Acetaminophen for a patient with ETOH
2 grams a day
Drug used to lower the effects of Acetaminophen
Mucomyst
If meds are +10days for Acetaminophen what should patient do
consult prescriber
What should we monitor for a patient taking DMARDS
Blood sedimentation rate
Gold salts are used in
Chrysotherapy
Chrysotherapy is used to
Decrease tenderness, swelling, pain
How long should it take for full therapeutic effect in Chrysotherapy
6 months
Auranofin is a drug used in …. and can only be given
Chrysotherapy .. PO LARGE MUSCLE MASS
If protein gets in blood during Chrysotherapy what should be done
d/c tx.
4 side effects of Chrysotherapy
Stomatitis
loose stools
Bone marrow suppression
Bluish green skin discoloration