Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children
Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children ( 28 Questions)
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Which pharmacological intervention inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain and fever in children with mild to moderate pain and fever?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic and antipyretic medication commonly used for reducing pain and fever in children. However, it works by a different mechanism than inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It's essential for pain management, but it doesn't specifically target prostaglandins.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain and fever. It is effective for mild to moderate pain and fever in children. This is the correct choice because it directly addresses the question about inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Morphine and choice D, Fentanyl, are opioids. They are potent analgesics used for severe pain, particularly in situations like post-operative or cancer pain. These medications are not typically used for mild to moderate pain and fever in children.
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Choice A rationale:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic and antipyretic medication commonly used for reducing pain and fever in children.
However, it works by a different mechanism than inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
It's essential for pain management, but it doesn't specifically target prostaglandins.
Choice B rationale:
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain and fever.
It is effective for mild to moderate pain and fever in children.
This is the correct choice because it directly addresses the question about inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Choice C rationale:
Morphine and choice D, Fentanyl, are opioids.
They are potent analgesics used for severe pain, particularly in situations like post-operative or cancer pain.
These medications are not typically used for mild to moderate pain and fever in children.