Part 2 pain inflame

Question 1

A 27yo male has been taking aspirin (acetylaslicylic acid) for its anti platelet properties. What dietary changes would he need to consider avoiding?

Answer 1

Prunes, Rasins, Licorine tea, curry and paprika

Question 2

A 7yo female is being seen at your clinic for a recent fever. Her mother states she hasn’t been feeling well. and might have the flu. As the nurse what OTC medication would you caution against?

Answer 2

Aspirin, due to the possibility of reyes syndrome

Question 3

A patient presents with all 5 of the tell tale signs of inflammation, you know they are

Answer 3

Erythema (redness)
Edema (swelling)
Heat
Pain
Loss of function (Not paralysis)

Question 4

Tinnitus, dizziness, and bronchospasm are indications of

Answer 4

An Aspirin Overdose (acetylaslicylic acid)

Question 5

Cox 2 inhibitor are preferred for there ability to

Answer 5

leave the stomach lining intact

Question 6

The biggest disadvantage of Cox 1 inhibitors are the

Answer 6

effects on the stomach lining. Leading to peptic ulcers and gastric bleeding

Question 7

Cox 1 inhibitors

Answer 7

shut off the protection to the stomach lining

Question 8

For moderate to severe pain, what NSAID should be considered

Answer 8

Ketorolac
little stronger than ibuprofen

Question 9

An example of a Cox 2 inhibitor is

Answer 9

celecoxib
the only cox 2 inhibitor

Question 10

By inhibiting Cox 1 what is decreased?

Answer 10

the protection of stomach lining
and clotting time

Question 11

Myxedema

Answer 11

Severe HYPOthyroidism

Edema of the Eyelids; Lethargy; Apathy; Slow speech
Everything is slowed down

Question 12

LevoTHYroxINE

Answer 12

30 min before food or medications

T4

Question 13

LIOthyronINE

Answer 13

T3
Watch lab values for dosing
Speeds everything up (HyperThyroidism)
GI distress; N/V
Active form already converted

Question 14

HYPERthyroidism kill off thyroid

Answer 14

SE hypothyroidism