Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children
Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children ( 28 Questions)
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
This statement is incorrect. Ibuprofen does not work by increasing blood flow to the affected area. Its primary mechanism of action is the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, which helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
No explanation
This statement is also inaccurate. Ibuprofen does not work by blocking the action of a specific enzyme in the body. Its primary mode of action is related to prostaglandin inhibition.
This statement is not accurate. Ibuprofen's primary mechanism of action is not reducing the production of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It primarily targets prostaglandins.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
Ibuprofen does not work by increasing blood flow to the affected area.
Its primary mechanism of action is the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, which helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is also inaccurate.
Ibuprofen does not work by blocking the action of a specific enzyme in the body.
Its primary mode of action is related to prostaglandin inhibition.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is not accurate.
Ibuprofen's primary mechanism of action is not reducing the production of substances that cause inflammation and pain.
It primarily targets prostaglandins.