Pain and Inflammation Flashcards
(23 cards)
Acetaminophen belongs to what drug class?
Non-opioid analgesic
What is acetaminophen given to treat?
Fever
Moderate pain
What is the most dangerous side effect of acetaminophen?
Liver toxicity
(can occur if too much acetaminophen is taken for too long)
What is the maximum dose per day an adult can take of acetaminophen?
Do not exceed 4g per day
Why would someone take acetaminophen over ibuprofen?
It is gentler on the GI tract and does not have a bleeding risk like NSAIDs.
Acetaminophen does NOT have anti-inflammatory properties
What should clients watch out for when taking acetaminophen?
Watch for signs of liver toxicity like jaundice
What should someone avoid when taking acetaminophen?
Alcohol can make liver failure worse
What is aspirin used for?
Inflammation
Pain
Fever
Cardiac prevention
What are some adverse effects of aspirin?
GI bleeding because of antiplatelet properties
GI upset
What is aspirin toxicity called?
Salicylism
What population is aspirin contraindicated in?
Pediatrics
If given to children with a viral infection, what can aspirin cause?
Reye’s Syndrome
What are symptoms of Reye’s Syndrome?
Vomiting
Confusion
Seizures
What are some interactions with aspirin?
Other NSAIDs or drugs that increase risk of GI bleeding
Not for use with ACE inhibitors and ARBs because of risk of renal failure
What are two safety alerts for celecoxib?
GI Bleeding: watch for tarry stool and coffee ground emesis
Heart attack symptoms: chest paid and heaviness
Celecoxib belongs to what drug class?
NSAID: Cox 2 inhitibor
Tramadol, if given in larger doses can cause what?
Seizures
Tramadol belongs to which drug class?
Dual-mechanism Analgesic Agent
What drug class if morphine?
Opioid pain medication
What is morphine used for?
Sever pain
Preoperative anxiety
What are the adverse effects of morphine?
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Constipation
Risk of addiction
What is some patient teaching for someone taking morphine?
Increase fluids and fiber
Change positions slowly
Don’t take with alcohol or other CNS depressants
Don’t drive while using
Take with food
What is the reversal agent for opioids like morphine?
Naloxone
