Nonopioid Analgesics: Salictlates And Nonsalicylates

Question 1

What functions does aspirin have?

Answer 1

Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Question 2

One important contraindication for aspirin?

Answer 2

Children or teens who have flu or chickenpox b/c of Reye’s syndrome

Question 3

What class of analgesics is aspirin?

Answer 3

Salicylates

Question 4

What class of analgesics is acetaminophen?

Answer 4

Nonsalicylates

Question 5

Salicylates vs nonsalicylates

Answer 5

Salicylates have anti-inflammatory function, nonsalicylates don’t

Question 6

What can Tylenol treat?

Answer 6

Pain and fever

Question 7

Fatal/toxicity dose of tylenol?

Answer 7

20-25 g

Question 8

Rare adverse reactions of nonsalicylates?

Answer 8

Hepatotoxicity, pancytopenia, hypoglycemia

Question 9

What to avoid when taking nonsalicylate?

Answer 9

Alcohol

Question 10

What classes or drugs will increase the risk or toxicity of nonsalicylates?

Answer 10

Barbiturates, hydantoins, TB meds

Question 11

What to always do when pt is on pain meds?

Answer 11

Ongoing assessments

Question 12

Tylenol overdose tx

Answer 12

Gastric lavage within 4 hrs
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) via nebulizer within 24 hrs to prevent liver damage

Question 13

Salicylate overdose tx

Answer 13

Induction of emesis, gastric lavage, activated charcoal