Wk 4 Non Opioids Flashcards
1
Q
Non-opioid analgesics
A
NSAIDS and acetaminophen/tyelnol
2
Q
NSAIDS
A
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- nonselective COX inhibitors
- selective COX-2 inhibitors
mild-moderate levels of pain
3
Q
acetaminophen/tylenol (APAP)
A
not an NSAID
NO anti-inflammatory properties
has antipyretic activity and treats mild-moderate pain
