Identify drug class and mechanism of action for medication

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C. W. is a 71-year-old female patient who was admitted for surgery to repair her fractured left hip 2 days ago and she had surgery to repair the fracture yesterday. During her morning assessment 3 hours ago, her vital signs were as follows: B/P 122/70, HR 84, RR 16, Oxygen Saturation 96% on room air, Pain 1/10. She is now complaining of pain in her left hip and her vital signs are as follows: B/P 158/88, HR 112, RR 24, Oxygen Saturation 94% on room air, Pain 7/10. Her doctor has prescribed several medications that can be used to manage her pain. They include:

Acetaminophen 325 mg, orally, every 6 hours as needed for mild pain (rating of 3 - 5)

Ibuprofen 600 mg, orally, every 6 hours as needed for moderate pain (rating of 6 - 8).

Morphine Sulfate 10 mg, orally every 4 hours as needed for severe pain (rating of 9 - 10).

1. Identify the drug class and mechanism of action for each medication?

2. Why would a doctor prescribe 3 different medications in this manner?

3. What key components need to be included in the teaching plan for each medication?

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