Chapter 13 Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout PDF
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Chapter 13 of a presentation on inflammation, arthritis, and gout, covers diseases affecting joints and tissues, explores treatment options with different drug categories, and discusses the actions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of these medications. It includes information on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and antigout drugs.
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Chapter 13 DRUGS FOR INFLAMMATION, ARTHRITIS, AND GOUT Lesson 13.1 (1 of 3) List the names, actions, and possible adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Explain what to teach patients and families about anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). List th...
Chapter 13 DRUGS FOR INFLAMMATION, ARTHRITIS, AND GOUT Lesson 13.1 (1 of 3) List the names, actions, and possible adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Explain what to teach patients and families about anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). List the names, actions, and possible adverse effects of corticosteroid-based anti-inflammatory drugs. Lesson 13.1 (2 of 2) Explain what to teach patients and families about corticosteroid-based anti-inflammatory drugs. List the names, actions, and possible adverse effects of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for management of arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. Lesson 13.1 (3 of 3) Explain what to teach patients and families about disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for management of arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. List the names, actions, and possible adverse effects of antigout drugs. Explain what to teach patients and families about antigout drugs. Inflammation Causes and Action Predictable set of tissue and blood vessel actions caused by white blood cells (leukocytes) and their products as a response to injury or infection Normal body response Long term inflammation can cause damage to tissues and organs Symptoms Inflammation; pain, redness, warmth, swelling, and loss of function The Inflammatory Response WBC release mediators (kinins, prostaglandins (PGs), histamine and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)) Act on the vessels causing dilation and leaking of fluid from the capillaries Increased blood flow increased WBC to the site. COX enzyme COX1– present in all cells, helpful used to protect you “good COX” COX2– present at inflammation site, continue inflammation response (bad COX) Inflammation Management Anti-inflammatory Drugs Reduce pain and prevent tissue and blood vessel responses Long term therapy is use to prevent tissue damage Goal is short term Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Corticosteroids Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Antigout drugs Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs COX-2– increased risk of MI Action Reye Syndrome- ASA Slow the production of one or more inflammatory mediators: Toxicity- tinnitus, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hyperventilation, diaphoresis, antipyretic electrolyte imbalances ** depression, stupor, Uses convulsions, tachycardia, Rheumatic disease, respiratory depression degenerative joint disease, Drug Interaction osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal problems Alcohol Adverse reactions Do not give with vaccinations Allergy, GI bleeding, Warfarin hypoglycemia Nonsteroidal Anti- inflammatory Drugs Cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 Inhibitors: Aspirin (ASA)- stop taking 1 week before dental procedures Ibuprofen (Mortrin) Ketorolac (Toradol) Naproxen (Aleve) Cycloxygenase 2 Inhibitors Celecoxib (Celebrex)- watch with sulfa allergy Meloxicam (Mobic) Diclofenac (Voltaren) Nonsteroidal Anti- inflammatory Drugs Nursing implications and patient teaching A: Allergies, GI problems, GI bleeding, P: Take with full glass of water E: symptom improvement, 1-2 weeks for decrease in inflammation, assess for signs of bleeding T: Take with full glass of water or food, report ringing in the ears, bleeding, increased bruising, drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, To reduce inflammation take on a regular acheudle for 1-2 weeks, Call MD if fever does not decrease in 24 hours Corticosteroids Action and uses Acute adrenal emergencies, allergic states, acute brain injury, severe asthma, and any condition in which chronic inflammation could lead to tissue damage Expected side effects/adverse reactions Sodium retention, increased blood pressure, weight gain, bruising, and reduced immunity/adrenal gland suppression and reduced immunity Drug interactions Barbiturates, sedatives, narcotics, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives Corticosteroids Nursing implications and patient teaching Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Action and uses Decreases or suppresses the inflammatory response and, in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, slows down the progression of disease and preserves joint function Can not take if immunocompromised Expected side effects/adverse reactions Injection-site reactions/immune response reduction Drug interactions Drugs that reduce immunity Adalimumab (Humira) Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Nursing implications and patient teaching First dose by MD– significant risk of allergic reaction Take vital signs- keep a crash cart close Teach self injection Assess for signs of infection- teach signs of infection Report signs of liver failure Increase fluid intake, Gout Metabolic disorder that causes an increased accumulation of uric acid crystals Crystals are deposited in joints/tendons/tissues causing: Pain, redness, swelling, progressive joint damage Labs- Sed rate, uric acid level, CBC Treatment and prevention Lifestyle changes0 eating less shell fish, salmon, red mean, pork, beer/wine, high fructose corn syrup Lowing weight, avoiding alcohol, low dairy, low carb Antigout Drugs Uric acid synthesis inhibitors (treat symptoms not cause) Allopurinol (Aloprim) Febuxostat (Uloric) Actions and uses Reducing the amount of an enzyme that converts the purines in protein into uric acid in order to reduce gout attacks Expected side effects/adverse reactions Headache, rash, and minor nausea/kidney stones, liver failure, heart failure, and stroke Drug interactions Aluminum-based antacids, warfarin, chemotherapy drugs Antigout Drugs Nursing Implications Take allopurinol after a full meal Drink 8-16 glasses water Wait 3 hours to take an antacid No dot use if breastfeeding Avoid foods high in purine Keep all follow up appointments