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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

How to Differentiate Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Based on Morning Stiffness Symptoms

A patient c/o stiffness in the morning when she wakes up but she says it gets better with movement. Does she have OA or RA? OA-pain resolves...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Identifying Morning Stiffness: its Connection to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Conditions

Patient WD c/o stiffness that lasts for less than 30 minutes and patient SM c/o of stiffness that lasts for about an hour. Based off this classification...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Choosing the Best NSAID for Pain Relief: Factors and Commonly Prescribed Options

Which is the best NSAID to give a patient? Doesn’t matter. All NSAIDs are considered equivalent to each other. The choice of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Adverse Side Effects of NSAIDs on Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, Renal, Skin, Hematologic, and Central Nervous Systems

What are some adverse side effects for NSAIDs according to Dr. Ha’s slides? N: nephrotoxicityS: strokeA: acute MII: intestinal D: disorientation According to Dr. Ha’s slides, some...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Why Meloxicam Use is not Recommended for Patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Alternative Medication Options

Patient JD who has AKI wants to know if it is safe to take meloxicam. What is the verdict? AVOID NSAIDs with AKI & CKD patients Meloxicam...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Important Considerations When Taking Aspirin and Naproxen Together: A Guide for Safe Medication Use

A patient who has been on long-term baby aspirin walks up to your pharmacy counter and wants to take naproxen for inflammation. What is one counseling point...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

Managing Pain and Blood Sugar: Risks and Benefits of NSAIDs and Hyperglycemic Agents

T/F: You should avoid the use of NSAIDs and hyperglycemic agents. False, avoid NSAIDs with hypoglycemic agents False. NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are used to reduce inflammation,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Medicine

NSAID Use: 3 Important Counseling Points to Know for Safe Pain Management

What are the 3 main counseling points you should tell a patient who has been just given an NSAID? 1. take with food or milk2. may cause...