Module 10 Written Assignment – Pharmacological Treatments for
Arthritis
Purpose of the Assignment
1. Identify the common pharmacologic treatments for inflammatory diseases of the
human body
2. Review potential effec
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Module 10 Written Assignment – Pharmacological Treatments for
Arthritis
Purpose of the Assignment
1. Identify the common pharmacologic treatments for inflammatory diseases of the
human body
2. Review potential effects medication have on the clients’ basic care and comfort
needs
3. Identify nursing interventions meeting to basic care of comfort needs of clients’
receiving these pharmacological agents
Course Competencies
Describe strategies for safe, effective multidimensional nursing practice when
providing care for clients experiencing immunologic, infectious and inflammatory
disorders.
Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal
disorders.
Select appropriate nursing interventions when providing multidimensional care to
clients experiencing alterations in mobility.
Instructions
Complete the table directly below these instructions in your own words for each of the
following medications:
Ibuprofen
Methotrexate
Leflunomide
Hydroxychloroquine
Infliximab
Anakinra
Abatacept
Rituximab
Golimumab
Tocilizumab
Use at least two scholarly sources to support your findings. Be sure to cite your sources intext and on a reference page using APA format.
You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:
https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks
Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide:
https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
Mama Golo
Rasmussen College
COURSE#: NUR2356 multidimensional Care 1
Professor Angelina Silko
March 10, 2021
MEDICATION
generic and trade name
drug classification
Medication Mechanism
of
Action
Common
Side Effects
Pertinent
Nursing Implications
&
Patient Teaching
Generic: Ibuprofen
Trade: Motrin and Advil.
Classification:
Nonsteroidal
Anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)
Reduces inflammation,
pain, and fever through
inhibition of
cyclooxygenase activity
and prostaglandin
synthesis.
Headache
Abdominal pain
Cramp
Dizziness
Heartburn
Nausea
Nursing Implications
Assess pain and range of
motion.
Assess patient for skin
rash.
Monitor temp.
Patient Teaching
Monitor vital signs and
pain levels in the patient,
Educate the patient not to
take more than the
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