nsaids Flashcards
what are examples of nsaids?
ibuprofen-Motrin ketorolac=Toradol indomethacin naproxen=Aleve Acetylsalicylic acid=aspirin Salicylate acid= aspirin
what are the uses of nsaids?
fever mild/moderate pain gout rheumatoid arthritis arthritis
what are nsaids and aspirin?
blood thinners
NCLEX tips:
take with food since it causes GI ulcers
do not take NSAIDS and aspirin together
stop taking 1 week or 7 days before surgery
NCLEX TIPS:
- 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
what can be taken with an NSAID?
PPI RANITIDINE
what do nsaids do for RA patients?
relieve symptoms
what is effective gout teaching?
I will use ibuprofen or naproxen for pain
does aspirin cause blood clots?
no
what are the uses of aspirin?
fever mild/moderate pain gout rheumatoid arthritis arthritis blood thinner
NCLEX tips for aspirin/bayer?
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.
What is the earliest sign of aspirin toxicity?
tinnitus aka ringing of the ears
what is a bleeding sign that should be reported to the HCP for aspiring?
hypotension=low blood pressure
tachycardia= high heart rate
what should be given to kids?
ibuprofen and tylenol
what type of patients should not take nsaids?
long term hypertension and CHF patients
I WILL CALL MY HCP BEFORE taking ibuprofen