SLE- NSAIDs DI Flashcards
1
Q
When are NSAIDs used in SLE treatment?
A
Pain and inflammation caused by various SLE symptoms
2
Q
NSAID frequency
A
Acute or chronic, can be scheduled or PRN
3
Q
NSAID complications
A
GI, cardiac, renal complications
4
Q
Renal complications of NSAIDs
A
Drug-induced AKI
5
Q
GI complications of NSAIDs
A
Increase GI bleed risk- add on a PPI PRN
6
Q
What happens if a patient needs to take prophylactic ASA and also taking an NSAID?
A
Take ASA 1 hour before NSAID or after the NSAID depending on the duration of action of the NSAID
7
Q
Bleeding risk and NSAIDs
A
Can increase bleed risk in patients who have clotting abnormalities
