non narcotic Analgesics/anti inflammatory/antipyretics

Question 1

What are all the classes of analgesics?

Answer 1

a) salicylate
b) non-salicylate
c) NSAIDS
d) Urinary Analgesics

Question 2

which class of analgesics acting by inhibition of prostaglandins, dilates peripheral blood vessels (cools body), prolong bleeding by inhibiting aggregation of platelets.

Answer 2

Salicylates

Question 3

what class of analgesics is used for

a) relief of mild to moderate pain
b) reduction of body temp
c) inflammatory conditions
d) decrease risk of MI
e) prevention and treatment of blood clots

Answer 3

salicylates

Question 4

which class of analgesics may cause Reye Syndrome in children with chickenpox of influenza?

Answer 4

Salicylates

Question 5

What are some contraindications/warning/cautions of salicylates?

Answer 5

not recommended during pregnancy (CAT D)

not recommended for patients with bleeding disorders

Question 6

which class of analgesics’ action is both analgesic and antipyretic?

Answer 6

Non Salicylate

Question 7

Which class of analgesic is used for relief of mild to moderate pain, reducing body temperature and treating arthritis?

Answer 7

Non- Salicylate

Question 8

Which class of analgesic has adverse effects of urticaria, hemolytic anemia, hepatoxicity, hypersensitivity to acetaminophen, severe hepatic impairment?

Answer 8

Non Salicylate

Question 9

what is the maximum recommended daily dose of adults of acetaminophen?

Answer 9

> 4g daily

Question 10

This class of analgesic may be administered orally without regard to food, is mostly safe in pregnancy (Cat B), and should included an assessment for alcohol use before prescribing:

Answer 10

Non Salicylate (e.g. Acetaminophen, Benzocaine-Menthol)

Question 11

This class of analgesics acts by inhibiting the action of enzyme COX-1 and COX 2 or Cox 2 selective, which is responsible for prostaglandin synthesis:

Answer 11

NSAIDs

Question 12

This class of analgesics is anti inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic:

Answer 12

NSAIDs

Question 13

Which class of analgesics can be used for arthritis, mild to moderate pain, dysmenorrhea, and fever reduction?

Answer 13

NSAIDs

Question 14

This class of analgesics causes nausea and vomiting GI sx, may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, and have an increased risk with higher dose to to the effects on platelets and their role in clotting:

Answer 14

NSAIDs

Question 15

Which type of NSAIDs are preferred for long term use to reduce the risk of GI bleed?

Answer 15

COX 2 Selective NSAIDS

Question 16

Which analgesic class action is a topical bladder and urethral anesthetic through an unknown mechanism?

Answer 16

Urinary Anesthetic/analgesic.

Question 17

What is the use of Urinary Anesthetic/Analgesic?

Answer 17

use to treat pain associated with UTI infection.

Question 18

Which class of analgesics is known to turn the patients urine a reddish orange color that can stain undergarments and may also cause headaches, dizziness, and stomach cramps?

Answer 18

Urinary Anesthetic/analgesic (e.g. Pyridium)

Question 19

Which pregnancy class is urinary anesthetic/analgesics and what are some contraindications?

Answer 19

Pregnancy class B

Allergy to pyridium or renal insufficiency