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13 Cards in this Set
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Have to all five for inflammation
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Redness
Swelling Heat Pain Loss of function |
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Prostaglandins do what?
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Helps in healing
Causes vasodilation Relax smooth muscle Increase capillary permeability Sensitize nerve cells to pain |
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Cox (cyclooxygenase)
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Enzyme resp for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins
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How to stop formation of Cyclooxygenase
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Drugs to block prostaglandin formation
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Cox 1 or Cox 2
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Reduces swelling
Helps to improve movements of limbs |
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NSAIDS
Nonsterodial anti inflammatory drugs |
Analgesic
Antipyretic Anti inflammatory Inhibits COX enzyme |
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NSAIDS - Aspirin
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Musculoskeletal disorders
arthritis |
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Aspirin
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Antiinfl agent
Inhibits Prostaglandin Analgesic Antipyretic Anticoagulant |
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Contraindications for use of Aspirin
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Peptic ulcer disease
GI bleed Any bleeding disorders Hypersensitivity reactions Impaired renal function |
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OTC NSAIDS
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Motrin
Nuprin Advil Medipren Aleve |
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Is not an antiinflammatory
Not an NSAID |
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
is used for what? |
Analgesic and anti pyretic.
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NSAIDS in older adults
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Osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis Neuromuscular skeletal |
