UConn Analgesics 4

Patient is elderly and has just been prescribed a new medication. The patient also has history of arthritis so she is going to the pharmacist to buy her usual NSAID pain relief, Advil, but wants to know if she can still take it with her new medication.  Student is able to understand interactions of OTC […]

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UConn Analgesics 3

A patient comes in looking for an OTC pain reliever for her daughter to take. Her daughter sprained her wrist yesterday and wants a pain reliever on hand in case her daughter can’t handle the pain from her sprain.   Be able to dose OTC analgesics to children based on weight and understand when it should […]

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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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