Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children

Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children ( 28 Questions)

A client who has been prescribed Ibuprofen for mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about the mechanism of action of the drug.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?


Correct Answer: B

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.




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