Analgesics

Question 1

PQRST

Answer 1

Precipitating factors, Quality, Region, Severity, Time

Question 2

RICE - non pharm

rest, ice, works for headache

Answer 2

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Ice on/off every 15 minutes

Question 3

External Analgesics

Answer 3

Counterirritant ingredients - camphor, menthol (cooling) capsaicin, methyl salicylate (irritation)
Do not wrap or add heat

Question 4

Internal Analgesics

For osteoarthritis, fever (>101F >38C), headache, dysmenorrhea

Answer 4

Tylenol - Max dose of 4000 mg/day
Pediatric - 10-15mg/dose
Ok for pregnancy and lactation

Ibuprofen
Pediatric - 5-10mg/kg/dose
recommended for dysmenorrhea, PMS, PDD
Max dose- 1200mg/day
Lot for CVD/MI

Salicylate - Aspirin
81-325mg CV, 325-650 mg for pain