NSAIDS

Question 1

What can NSAIDS interrupt the formation of?

Answer 1

PROSTAGLANDINS

Question 2

What are the 4 brand names associated with ASA (acetylsalicylic acid)?

Answer 2

ASPIRIN, BAYER, BUFFERIN, EXCEDRIN

Question 3

What are the 2 brand names associated with ibuprofen (derivative of ASA, more potent)?

Answer 3

ADVIL, MOTRIN

Question 4

What is the brand name associated with naproxen (derivative of ASA, more potent)?

Answer 4

ALEVE

Question 5

Name the 4 uses for NSAIDS?

Answer 5

• REDUCTION OF MILD/MODERATE PAIN
• REDUCTION OF INFLAMMATION AND FEVER (ANTIPYRETIC)
• AS A PROPHYLACTIC FOR DOMS
• INHIBITION OF BLOOD CLOTTING

Question 6

Name the 3 main side effects of NSAIDS?

Answer 6

1. REYE’S SYNDROME IN CHILDREN WITH FLU OR CHICKEN POX - VOMITING 2 DAYS, OR COMA
2. STOMACH UPSET AND GI BLEEDING
3. KIDNEY PROBLEMS

Question 7

Due to the interruption of prostaglandins, what 2 things can NSAIDS cause a decrease of in the stomach?

Answer 7

MUCUS PRODUCTION
+
BLOOD FLOW

(increasing risk of HCI acid damage)

Question 8

Name the term which means that “the medication is not released until it enters the intestines”?

Answer 8

ENTERIC-COATED
less likely to cause stomach upset
false sense of security - still cause ulcers, just don’t feel them because of analgesic effect

Question 9

Name the two early symptoms of acute aspirin overuse?

Answer 9

TINNITUS
and
IMPAIRED HEARING

Question 10

Patient feedback about pain and depth may be misleading, and there is potential for what?

Answer 10

OVER TREATMENT

Question 11

What can happen to a patient’s skin when taking NSAIDS?

Answer 11

INCREASED PERSPIRATION
+
COOL or CLAMMY SKIN