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Non-Opiod, An-Inflam, Anti-Pyr
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03/02/2009

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Term
What is the definition of Analgesic?
Definition
relieves/reduces pain
Term
What is the definition of anti-inflammatory?
Definition
inhibits the inflammatory response
Term
What is the definition of antipyretic?
Definition
reduces fever
Term
What are some common adverse effects of these 3?
Definition

Gi irritation

increased bleeding time

fluid retention

Term
How do they work?
Definition
  1.  
    1. Block stimulation of peripheral nerve endings in damaged tissue
    2. Reset hypothalamic thermostat set point
    3. Inhibit prostaglandins
Term
What are the specific classification of Non- Opioid Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic Drugs?
Definition

Salicyclates

Nonaspirin (NSAIDS)

 Antpyeretic

COX-2 Inhibitor

Term

What are the specific nursing care and diagnosis r/t Non- Opioid Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic Drugs?

 

Definition
  1.  
    1. Risk for injury r/t antiplatelet effects of NSAIDs and GI irritation:
Term
What is the unique feature of aspirin?
Definition

Early symptom of toxicity: tinnitus, visual disturbance, hyperventilation, fever. Overdose: metabolic acidosis, fever, diaphoresis, dehydration, bleeding.

Term
What is the unique feature of ibuprofen?
Definition
Can cause bleeding (effect on platelets less than aspirin), renal toxicity; hepatitis.

Fluid retention can affect BP
Term
What is the unique feature acetaminophen?
Definition
Not anti-inflammatory. Risk of liver toxicity, esp with alcohol use. Does not cause bleeding, gi irriatation . Overdose TX : n- acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
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What is the unique feature on celebrex?
Definition
Less GI effects. No effect on platelets. May increase BP. May increase risk of MI and stroke
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