NUR 325 Drugs

NUR 325 Drugs
1. what are the therapeutic uses for aspirin and ibuprofen?
Answer
inflammation sup- pression, analgesia for mild to moderate pain, fever reduction
dysmenorrhea, inhibition of platelet aggregation (aspirin)
2. what are some of the adverse drug reactions for aspirin and ibuprofen?
Answer
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Gastric upset, heartburn. Nausea, gastric ulceration Bleeding
Kidney dysfunction Salicylism (aspirin) Reye'ssyndrome (aspirin)
Thromboembolic events (non-aspirin NSAID's)
3. what are interventionsfor aspirin and ibuprofen?
Answer
-monitorfor GI bleeds, other signs of bleeding,I's and O's, tinnitus, diaphoresis, headache,
dizziness, respiratory alkalosis, rises in BUN and creatinine, MI and CVA
-test for H pylori infection
- recommend
proton pump inhibitorfor ppl at risk for GI bleeds, tylenol for children under 18 w viral infections,
low dose for prevention of MI
4. administration for aspirin and ibuprofen
Answer
swallow EC tablets whole. discontin- ue 1 week before surgery
5. client instructions for aspirin and ibuprofen
Answer
-Take with food milk or water
-Avoid alcohol
-Report signs of GI bleed or prolonged GI irritation
-Report any unusual or prolonged bleeding
-Report changes in weight, urine output or edema/fluid retention
-Report chest pain, heaviness, shortness of breath, sudden and severe headache, numbness,
weakness, visual disturbances, or confusion