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Ibuprofen (Dolan) Drug Study

Edmund Florida is experiencing right inguinal pain. Dr. Almonte prescribed ibuprofen 200mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It is indicated for relief of mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, and inflammation. Nursing considerations include monitoring for adverse effects like gastrointestinal issues, ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and providing comfort measures and alternative analgesics if needed.

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Ibuprofen (Dolan) Drug Study

Edmund Florida is experiencing right inguinal pain. Dr. Almonte prescribed ibuprofen 200mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It is indicated for relief of mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, and inflammation. Nursing considerations include monitoring for adverse effects like gastrointestinal issues, ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and providing comfort measures and alternative analgesics if needed.

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PATIENT’S NAME: Florida, Edmund cc: right inguinal pain

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: Dr Almonte/ Dr. Gorostiza

DRUG DOSAGE MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS C/I ADVERSE NURSING


CLASS ACTION REACTIONS CONSIDERATIONS

Analgesic 200mg Anti-inflammatory, *Relief of mild to C/I with allergy CNS: headache, Administer in the
NSAID 15mg 5ml analgesic, and moderate pain to ibuprofen, dizziness, vertigo, nerve morning with a full
Propionic q6^ prn for antipyretic activities *Fever reduction salicylates, or root lesion, asthenia, glass of water atleast
acide pain largely related to *Post surgery other insomnia 60 min before the first
derivative inhibition of *Headache & NSAIDS(more beverage, food, and
prostaglandin musculoskeletal common in CV: angina, medication of the day.
synthesis; pain patients with hypertension Patient must stay
*Soft tissue rhinitis, asthma, upright for 60min after
Inhibits both inflammation, chronic urticaria, GI: diarrhea, abdominal taking the tablet to
cyclooxygenase including nasal polyps) pain, dyspepsia, avoid potentially
(COX) 1 and 2. juvenile RA. gastric/esophageal serious esophageal
Slightly more Advanced kidney ulcers, nausea-vomiting erosion.
selective for COX1 and liver disease
RESPI: URTI, 1. Monitor serum
Asthma bronchitis, pneumonia calcium levels
before, during and
Active GI MUSCULOSKELETAl: after therapy
bleeding Back pain, myalgia, 2. Ensure adequate
joint pain intake of Vitamin
D and calcium.
3. Provide comfort
measures and
possible analgesics
for pain and
headache
4. Encourage
frequent small
meals if GI effects
are uncomfortable.

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