NSAIDs

Question 1

What does it stand for “NSAIDs”

Answer 1

Nonsteroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs

Question 2

What type of drugs are they? “NSAIDs”

Answer 2

Aspirin and Aspirin- like drugs

Question 3

What do they do?

Answer 3

Reduce pain and body temp, and inhibit platelet aggregation

Question 4

Clients should take NSAIDs with a full glass of _____ or ____ to prevent stomach irritation

Answer 4

Water, milk

Question 5

Aspirin toxicity will cause ____ in the ears

Answer 5

Tinnitus

Question 6

Teach client to avoid ____ when taking NSAIDs before having the surgery?

Answer 6

Alcohol

Question 7

NSAIDs increase /decrease bleeding potential

Answer 7

Increase

Question 8

How soon should a client stop taking NSAIDs before having surgery?

Answer 8

1 week

Question 9

Kids shouldn’t take NSAIDs when they have flu-like symptoms due to the risk of?

Answer 9

Reye’s Syndrome