Running Head: MODULE 10 ASSIGNMENT - PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENTS FOR ARTHRITIS 1

Module 10 Assignment - Pharmacological Treatments for Arthritis

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Module 10 Assignment - Pharmacological Treatments for Arthritis 2

MEDICATION

generic and trade name

 drug classification

Medication Mechanism of

Action

Common

Side Effects

Nursing Implications

&

 Patient Teaching

Generic:

Ibuprofen

Trade name:

Advil ®, Motrin®, Nuprin

®

Drug classification:

Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory Agents

(NSAIDs)

NSAIDs prevent the

generation of

prostaglandins by blocking

cyclooxygenase enzymes,

COX-1 and COX-2.

Prostaglandins are

mediators of inflammation.

COX-2 selective inhibitors

selectively block

prostaglandins generated

via COX-2 which have

prominent roles in

inflammation.

Common:

Nausea

Vomiting

Rash

Mild hair loss

Headache

Mouth sores

Muscle aches

Suppressed platelet aggregation

Prolonged PT

Nursing Implications:

Assess the patients pain level.

Monitor vital signs

Monitor Temperature and assess for signs of fever.

Assess GI symptoms related to bleed.

Patient/Family Teaching

Patients who have asthma, allergies, and nasal polyps or who

are allergic to tartrazine are at an ↑ risk for developing

hypersensitivity reactions.

• Always take with a full glass of water and to remain sitting

upright for 15–30 min.

• Avoid alcohol intake to minimize possible GI irritation

• NSAIDs may need to be withheld prior to surgery.

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