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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CL ASS ______________________________________________________________________

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action

Complications

Contraindications/Precautions

Interactions

Medication Administration

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

Therapeutic Use

Nursing Interventions

Client Education

Margorie Fair

Ibuprofen

NSAIDs

Ibuprofen resulted effective in several pain conditions in children such as

musculoskeletal pain, ear pain and acute otitis media, toothache and the

inﬂammatory disease of the oral cavity and pharynx. The drug is a

reasonable and efﬁcacious alternative in postoperative pain, including

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Ibuprofen is the most widely used non-steroidal anti-inﬂammatory

drug (NSAID) for the treatment of inﬂammation, mild-to-moderate

pain and fever in children, and is the only NSAID approved for use in

children aged ≥3 months.

bleeding gums.

chest pain.

constipation.

cough or hoarseness.

depression.

dry mouth.

fever with or without

chills.

frequent urination.

stomach pain, indigestion or heartburn, and child may feel sick

(nausea) or be sick (vomit), diarrhea

Ibuprofen can be taken as liquid or chewable tablets. To

give the correct dose, you need to know child's weight.

You also need to know how much ibuprofen is in a tablet,

teaspoon (tsp), 1.25 milliliters (mL), or 5 mL of the

product you are using. You can read the label to ﬁnd out.

For chewable tablets, the label will tell you how many

milligrams (mg) are found in each tablet, for example 50

mg per tablet.

For liquids, the label will tell you how many mg are found

in 1 tsp, in 1.25 mL, or in 5mL. For example, the label

may read 100 mg/1 tsp, 50 mg/1.25 mL, or 100 mg/5 mL.

It is contraindicated in neonates and in children with wheezing and

persistent asthma and/or during varicella. Most of the analysed

studies reported adverse events when ibuprofen was being used for

fever symptoms or ﬂu-like syndrome. Ibuprofen should not be used

as an antipyretic, except in rare cases. Active peptic ulcer;

hypersensitivity. Neonates with congenital heart disease, suspected

necrotising enterocolitis and active bleeding (parenteral).

Be aware that patient may be at increased risk of CV

event, GI bleeding, monitor accordingly.

Administer drug with food or after meals if GI upset

occurs.

Arrange for periodic ophthalmologic examination during

long-term therapy.

Discontinue drug if eye changes, symptoms of hepatic

impairment, or renal impairment occur.

Institute emergency procedures if overdose occurs:

Gastric lavage, induction of emesis, and supportive

therapy.

Acetaminophen, Children’s Tylenol

Albuterol

Atarax (hydroxyzine)

baclofen

Bactroban (mupirocin topical)

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Benadryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)

Keppra (levetiracetam)

Pulmicort Respules

(budesonide)

Zantac (ranitidine)

Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Carefully read all of the instructions on the label before

giving child medicine.

Make sure to know the strength of the medicine in the

bottle that is purchased.

Use the syringe, dropper, or dosing cup that comes with

your child's liquid medicine. You can also get one at your

local pharmacy.

Make sure you are using the right unit of measurement

when ﬁlling medicine. You may have the option of

milliliters (mL) or teaspoon (tsp) dosing.

If you are not sure what medicine to give your child, call

your provider.

Ibuprofen may also cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

Although this is rare, it may occur often in patients who are allergic to aspirin or other

nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical

attention. The most serious signs of this reaction are very fast or irregular breathing,

gasping for breath, wheezing, or fainting. Other signs may include changes in skin

color of the face; very fast but irregular heartbeat or pulse; hive-like swellings on the

skin; and pufﬁness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes. If these effects occur,

get emergency help at once .

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