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| cardinal signs of inflammation |
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Definition
| erythema, oedema, heat, pain and loss of function |
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| two phases of inflammation and time frames of each |
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1) vascular: occurs after 10-15 minutes
2) delayed |
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| enzyme responsible for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins and their products |
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| protects stomach lining and regulates blood platelets |
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| triggers inflammation and pain |
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| products causing fever as they interfere with the hypothalamus thermostat |
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| another name for anti-inflammatory drugs |
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| effects of anti-inflammatories |
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Definition
| inhibit biosynthesis of prostaglandin, pain relief (analgesic), reduce elevated body temperature (antipyretic) and inhibit platelet aggregation (anticoagulation) |
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| inhibit biosynthesis of prostaglandin |
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| relieve inflammation and pain |
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| Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) |
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| Name the 6 groups of first generation NSAIDs |
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Definition
1) salicylates
2) para-chlorobenzoic acid derivatives, or insoles
3) phenylacetic acids
4) propionic acid derivatives
5) fenamates
6) oxicams |
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Term
| name the group that is a second generation NSAIDs |
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Definition
| selective COX-2 inhibitors |
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| which NSAID group is aspirin |
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Definition
| first generation: salicylates |
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| name 3 things that should not be consumed with aspirin |
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Definition
| other NSAIDs, alcohol, diflunisal (silicate derivative) and various foods containing salicylates |
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| advantage of COX-2 inhibitors |
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Definition
| do not effect stomach lining |
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| 3 foods containing salicylates |
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Definition
| raisins, prunes, licorice and spices (paprika, curry powder etc..) |
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Term
| 2 contraindications of aspirin |
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Definition
| children less than 12 and elevated fever |
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| which condition may develop as a result of taking aspirin with fever |
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Definition
| risk of developing Reye's syndrome (neurologic problems associated with taking aspirins for viral infections) |
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