| A | B |
|---|
| Pain | A sign of inflammation caused by the release of prostaglandins. |
| Edema | A sign of inflammation caused by the release of Kinins. |
| Steroidal agents | Endocrine drugs which decrease the inflammatory process by suppressing the immune system. |
| NSAIDS | Non-steroidal drugs which decrease inflammation by the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. |
| Salicylate | A category of NSAID which inhibits platelet aggregation. |
| GI Bleeding | The major adverse reaction of NSAIDS. |
| COX-2 Inhibitors | Category of NSAIDS thought to decrease risk of GI bleeding. |
| DMARD's | Group of Antirheumatic drugs thought to alter the disease process. |
| Gold | Category of DMARDs which inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and WBC response. |
| Blood Dyscrasias | A common adverse reaction of DMARD's. |
| Immunosuppressives | A category of DMARDs which acts by suppressing the inflammatory response and should not be used as the 1st choice. |
| Immunomodulators | A category of DMARDs given by injection which disrupt the infammatory process. |
| Uric Acid Inhibitor | A drug used to prevent gout by inhibiting uric acid synthesis. |
| Uricosuric | A drug used to treat chronic gout by increasing the rate of uric acid excretion. |
| Take with Food | Instructions to be given to client taking NSAIDs. |
| Avoid organ meats,salmon,and caffeine. | Instructions to be given to client taking Antigout agents. |
| Report bruising and petechia | Instructions to be given to client taking DMARD's. |
| Frequent eye exams | Instructions to be given to client taking uric acid inhibitor. |
| Report metallic taste | Instructions to be given to client taking DMARD, Gold. |
| Erythema | Sign of Inflammation caused by release of histamine. |
| Central Acting Muscle Relaxants | A classification of medications used to treat painful spasms which act directly on skeletal muscles. |
| Anxiolytics | A classification of medications used to treat painful spasms by depressing the CNS. |
| Common Side Effects of drugs used to treat muscle spasms. | Hypotension and dizziness. |
| Report signs of infection | Instructions for clients taking Immunomodulators. |
