NSAIDs Flashcards
1
Q
What does it stand for “NSAIDs”
A
Nonsteroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs
2
Q
What type of drugs are they? “NSAIDs”
A
Aspirin and Aspirin- like drugs
3
Q
What do they do?
A
Reduce pain and body temp, and inhibit platelet aggregation
4
Q
Clients should take NSAIDs with a full glass of _____ or ____ to prevent stomach irritation
A
Water, milk
5
Q
Aspirin toxicity will cause ____ in the ears
A
Tinnitus
6
Q
Teach client to avoid ____ when taking NSAIDs before having the surgery?
A
Alcohol
7
Q
NSAIDs increase /decrease bleeding potential
A
Increase
8
Q
How soon should a client stop taking NSAIDs before having surgery?
A
1 week
9
Q
Kids shouldn’t take NSAIDs when they have flu-like symptoms due to the risk of?
A
Reye’s Syndrome
