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nsaids Flashcards

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1
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what are examples of nsaids?

A 
ibuprofen-Motrin 
ketorolac=Toradol
indomethacin
naproxen=Aleve
Acetylsalicylic acid=aspirin
Salicylate acid= aspirin
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what are the uses of nsaids?

A 
fever
mild/moderate pain
gout
rheumatoid arthritis
arthritis
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3
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what are nsaids and aspirin?

A

blood thinners

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NCLEX tips:

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take with food since it causes GI ulcers
do not take NSAIDS and aspirin together
stop taking 1 week or 7 days before surgery

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NCLEX TIPS:

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  • Do not give to patients that have ASTHMA or NASAL POLYPS=clarify order or notify hcp
  • PEPTIC ULCER disease patients cannot take nsaids
  • BAD FOR PATIENTS WITH A CLOT HISTORY
  • notify hcp of all types of bleeding key words: easily bruise or black tarry stools or coffee-ground emesis=tell the doctor
  • never take 2 nsaids simultaneously instead use the lowest dose for the shortest time
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what can be taken with an NSAID?

A

PPI RANITIDINE

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what do nsaids do for RA patients?

A

relieve symptoms

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what is effective gout teaching?

A

I will use ibuprofen or naproxen for pain

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does aspirin cause blood clots?

A

no

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what are the uses of aspirin?

A 
fever
mild/moderate pain
gout
rheumatoid arthritis
arthritis
blood thinner
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NCLEX tips for aspirin/bayer?

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do not give with anticoagulants
DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN WITH viral infection/flu like symptoms due to Reye’s Syndrome. so no alive virus like influenza or varicella!!!
stop taking 1 week before surgery.
DO NOT GIVE ANY SALICYLATE TYPE MEDICATIONS LIKE PEPTO-BISMOL AKA BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE.

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What is the earliest sign of aspirin toxicity?

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tinnitus aka ringing of the ears

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what is a bleeding sign that should be reported to the HCP for aspiring?

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hypotension=low blood pressure

tachycardia= high heart rate

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14
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what should be given to kids?

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ibuprofen and tylenol

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what type of patients should not take nsaids?

A

long term hypertension and CHF patients

I WILL CALL MY HCP BEFORE taking ibuprofen

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what should be avoided on nsaids?

A 
EGGO VITAMINS
- vitamin E
-Gingko
-garlic
-omega 3 vitamins 
due to increased risk of bleeding
17
Q

i take occupational ibuprofen for my knees RA patients?

A

YES THIS IS OKAY

18
Q

Warning signs for nsaids:

A

creatinine over 1.3=bad kidneys

urine output 30 ml/hour or less=kidneys is in distress

19
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what kills the kidney?

A

ketorolac

20
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clients with long-term HTN and CHF?

A

NO NSAIDS contact the HCP

21
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common side effects of naproxen?

A 
headaches
dizziness
fluid retention 
GI distress
Epigastric pain 
rash
pruritis
nephrotoxicity= renal 
check BUN and creatinine

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