Exam 5 Flashcards
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of the anti-inflammatory meds, which should not be given w/ sulfa allergy?
celecoxib (COX 2)
which non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, whether administered orally or via injection, should be limited to a max duration of 72 hours due to potential risk of kidney damage?
ketorolac (toradol)
which side effects / AE should nurses monitor for when administering COX 2 inhibitors
skin rxns such as Steven Johnson syndrome
platelet clumping which can lead to MI or stroke (CVAs)
which side effects / AE should nurses monitor for when administering COX 1 inhibitors
sodium retention, edema, increased b/p
GI erosion, bleeding
these are NSAIDS , COX 1 is involved w/ clotting, protection of stomach lining, marinating water balance in kidneys
what medical conditions are COX 2 inhibitors typically prescribed for, and what conditions serve as contraindications for their use
trauma / injury
contraindications - CV dysfunction, celecoxib is contraindicated in pts w/ sulfa allergy
what medical conditions are NSAIDS typically prescribed for, and which conditions serve as contraindications for their use?
RA pain, decreases pain & inflammation, gout pain
contraindications - htn, HF, asthma, increased risk of bleeding, avoid in children
what medical conditions are acetaminophen inhibitors typically prescribed for, and which conditions serve as contraindications for their use
used for fever and joint pain
*pts w/ hemophilia or peptic ulcers can not use other forms of meds that increase risk of bleeding
contraindications- alcohol hx, increased risk of bleeding w/ oral anticoagulant use
which meds could be utilized to address pain in individuals with an autoimmune disease
aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, napoxen
what diagnoses should be recognized as contraindications for NSAIDs
known allergy to NSAIDs or salicylates
preg/lac
bleeding disorders
known CVD or htn
GI bleeding
renal / hepatic dysfunction
peptic ulcer disease
AE of NSAIDs
most common: nausea, dyspepsia (heartburn), GI pain, diarrhea, flatulence, GI bleeding, ulcer formation
can also cause renal impairment, acute kidney insufficient, h/a, dizzy, somnolence, fatigue, bleeding platelet inhabiting, htn, bone marrow suppression, rash, mouth sores, fatal anaphylactic shock
max daily dosage of acetaminophen
4g/day
what MOA is this- works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin, a key mediator of inflammation, thereby reducing inflammation & pain. Additionally, they affect platelet aggregation by inhibiting the synthesis of thromboxane A2 at low levels & prostacyclin at higher levels, which can make blood less likely to clot, potentially reducing the risk of clot-related issues
salicylates
what do salicylates treat
mild to moderate pain, fever
various inflammatory conditions such as RA, OA, & inflammatory bowel disease
what should pts be advised regarding the use of aspirin and other salicylates before surgery
avoid these meds the week prior to surgery to minimize risk of increased bleeding during and after procedure
what do NSAIDs treat
Acute / chronic pain, inflammation
what AE should nurses monitor for when administering acetaminophen
ha, hemolytic anemia, renal dysfunction, skin rash, fever, chest pain, liver toxicity/failure, bone marrow suppression
**chronic use or OD can lead to hepatotoxicity
**increased risk of bleeding w/ oral anticoagulants because of the effects on the liver
antidote for acetaminophen
acetylcysteine
(Restores depleted liver glutathione levels and helps neutralize acetaminophen’s toxic byproducts, enabling safe elimination from the body)
this can result in decreased production of RBCs, WBCs, platelets leading to conditions like hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding and clotting issues
causes liver damage leading to bone marrow suppression
severe acetaminophen toxicity
acetaminophen can have an increased risk of hepatotoxicity with which drugs
carbamazepine, hydantoins, rifampin
what pt info would you provide about DMARDs and for what condition are they prescribed early in treatment
meds used to treat arthritis by controlling inflammation
often prescribed early in treatment to prevent joint damage & manage symptoms effectively
how would you explain to pts the reasons behind their prescription of interferons (all have interferon in the name)
combat viral infections & inhibit tumor growth
-indirectly combat tumor cell growth by stimulating the immune system’s activity, which can lead to the destruction of cancer cells.
-Work by preventing virus replication, stimulating antiviral protein production, and enhancing the immune response
-Naturally occurring substances produced by human cells in response to viral invasion or other stimuli
med prescribed for organ transplant prophylaxis against rejection and can cause gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism
cyclosporine (also prototype for T & B cell suppressors )
med administered after antineoplastic therapy to manage severe neutropenia
tbo-filgrastim (colony stimulating factor)
what is associated with high levels of aspirin intake
what are s/s
what doses does this occur at?
salicylism
s/s = dizzy, ringing in ears (tinnitus), difficulty hearing, n/v/d, mental confusion, fever, lethargy
20-25g in adults, 4g in children