Ibuprofen
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What are some of the adverse effects of ibuprofen?
bone marrow depression, nausea, GI pain, GI bleeding, constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea
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What routes can ibuprofen be given?
oral, IV
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What signs show that the ibuprofen is working?
pain and fever reduce, inflammation resolves
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True or False: Do not use ibuprofen while pregnant or lactating due to adverse effects on the fetus or mother.
true
(wrong answers:
false)
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What should the patient do if adverse reactions occur?
inform the provider and stop medication immediately