Analgesics

Question 1

Acetaminophen, Naproxen, NSAIDS, Aspirin (ASA) Uses

Answer 1

Mild to moderate pain, fever and arthritis

Question 2

Acetaminophen Safety

Answer 2

Acetylcysteine is antidote for overdose

Question 3

Naproxen Safety

Answer 3

Increased risk for heart attack and stroke

Question 4

NSAID and ASPIRIN Safety

Answer 4

Anti-platelet use also ototoxicity risk is present. Reye’s syndrome can occurs if AS is used for viral infections

Question 5

Acetaminophen Nclex tip

Answer 5

do not give to clients with liver issues

Question 6

Naproxen, NSAIDS, Aspirin (ASA) NCLEX tip

Answer 6

Can cause GI bleeds. Stop one week before surgery. do not take with anticoagulants. Take with food

Question 7

Morphine, Hydromorphone, Codeine, Meperidine, Oxycodone - NCLEX tips

Answer 7

Will cause respiratory depression
Don’t give for breaths under 10
Monitor for constipation
Addiction can occur
Take w/food to prevent Nausea

Question 8

Morphine, Hydromorphone, Safety Point

Answer 8

Hydromorphone is much stronger than morphine

Question 9

Codeine Safety Point

Answer 9

Also used for cough suppression

Question 10

Meperidine Safety

Answer 10

Increases intracranial pressure do not give for ICP

Question 11

Oxycodone Safety

Answer 11

Don’t give if allergic to aceaminohen