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Question

Pain Medications 1. Mr. Cox is seen in the urgent care clinic for complaints of lower back pain. The nurse practitioner prescribes Motrin (Ibuprofen) 800mg p.o. q 8 hours to reduce his discomfort. What classification of drug is Motrin (Ibuprofen)? What must the nurse teach this patient about his administration of this medication? Another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is ASA (aspirin). What are other uses for ASA besides control of inflammation? What are some serious side effects from ASA that must be taught to every patient? 2. Ms. Powell has a diagnosis of Stage IV ovarian cancer. She is experiencing lower abdominal pain that she rates currently at 8 out of 10 on a numeric pain scale (10 being the worst pain she has ever experienced). An order has been written by her physician to receive morphine sulfate 5mg IVP q 3 hours. By what other routes can the opiate morphine sulfate be given? What is the action of opiates in general? What are the major side effects that you should be observing for in Ms. Powell, or any patient receiving opiates? What other assessment should be performed on Ms. Powell following the administration of morphine? What other disorders can opiates.