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Pharmacologic Classification: Salicylates Action (how does this drug work): Thought to produce analgesia and exert its anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting prostaglandin and other substances that ... sensitize pain receptors. Drug may relieve fever through central action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. In low doses, drug also appears to interfere with clotting by keeping a platelet-aggregating substance from forming. Therapeutic Classification: Anti-inflammatory drugs Pharmacology Medications (NUR) Therapeutic effect (what does this medication treat?) RA, osteoarthritis, mild pain or fever, MI Reason(s) for taking medication: What are the indications for this medication? Major Side Effects (most common or life threatening): dehydration, nausea, GI bleeding Nursing Considerations Assessments (vital signs, labs, diagnostics): Methods of administration (route): PO, rectal Compatibility: Client education: take with food, milk, or a large glass of water. Take capsules same time each day, do not chew or crush pill Dietary considerations: Caffeine, may increase drug absorption Antidotes/reversal agent: Contraindications: Oral and rectal OTC products should not be given to children recovering from chickenpox or flulike symptoms, overdose Black Box warning: Name (Generic/trade): Ciprofloxacin HCI (Cipro) Oral 500mg Pharmacologic Classification: Fluoroquinolones Action (how does this drug work): Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis, mainly by blocking DNA .............................CONTINUED..................... [Show More]

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