NUR240 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Pregnancy Category, Lipodystrophy, Peptic Ulcer
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Terminate acute bronchospasm s in patients with asthma. Inhibit biosynthesis of prostaglandins and histamine release and inhibit certain functions of phagocytes and lymphocytes. Reduces fever by direct action at the level of the hypothalamus and dilation of peripheral blood vessels. Gi ulceration may occur, chronic renal impairment may occur. Black box: nsaids may cause an increased risk of serious thrombotic events. Patients with active peptic ulcers, significant renal or hepatic impairment. Black box: has potential to cause severe and even fatal liver injury. Make sure patients do not ingest with alcohol.
