UConn Analgesics 2

Patient is presenting to the pharmacy counter with a terrible headache and is looking for a recommendation. Acetaminophen is the best choice for a pregnant woman because it is Pregnancy Category B, so it will not harm the baby. -Take 2 caplets (1000 mg) by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain -Do NOT […]

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UConn Analgesics 1

A patient comes to the counter to look for relief for her 8 month old baby’s fussiness due to teething pain. The mother wants to give her baby what she personally uses for pain, baby Bayer aspirin.   Be able to understand the indication and side effects of OTC analgesics, specifically the differences in side effects/dosing […]

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