NSAIDS Flashcards
1
Q
suffixes
A
-profen, -olac
2
Q
names
A
- ibuprofen (advil)
-fenoprofen (nalfon)
-flurbiprofen
-diclofenac
-celecoxib (celebrex)
-ketorolac (sprix)
-naproxen (aleve)
-indomethacin (indocin)
3
Q
action
A
-anti inflammatory
-analgesic
-antipyretic
4
Q
uses
A
-mild to moderate pain
-menstrual cramps
-fever
-musculoskeletal disorders (OA & RA)
5
Q
side effects
A
- GI upset
-HTN and HF
-nephrotoxicity
-blood clots/stroke
6
Q
contraindications
A
-known hypersenitivity
-MI, CVA, PE, DVT
-liver, kidney, or bleeding disorder
-asthma patients
7
Q
nursing considerations
A
-take with food to decrease stomach upset
-cause GI upset such as acid reflux so admin PPI