Fall 2014
Assignment Questions - Identify TWO medications that the doctor might prescribe to you to help relieve the pain you complain of in your legs? Describe what each of these medications is prescribed for, the form they are available in, their side effects, possible adverse effects and the contraindications. You MUST choose medications that would be safe for you, the client to use (consider the current health issues). (8 marks) Pain medications help relieve pain and can have side-effects. Acetaminophen is an example of a common pain reliever. NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and narcotics are other types of pain ...