N398 final exam drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Aspirin Correct Answer-Non selective irreversible inhibitor of COX Suppresses inflammation, analgesic, antipyretic (not in peds), prevention of platelet aggregation In peds when taken with viral infection - Reyes syndrome; encephalopathy and fatty liver Adverse effects: GI effects, bleeding, renal impairment; salicylate toxicity Drug interactions: other NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, anticoagulants Morphine and Oxycodone Correct Answer-Therapeutic uses = pain relief Mimic the action of endogen...