Which medications are the most effective choices for treating pain associated with inflammation in children? Select all that apply
a. Morphine
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
c. Ibuprofen (Advil)
d. Ketorolac (Toradol)
e. Aspirin
C, D
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Correct Ibuprofen, naproxen/naproxen sodium, and ketorolac are all types of
NSAIDs, which are used primarily for pain associated with inflammation.
Incorrect Opioids, such as morphine, are the preferred drugs for the management of
acute, severe pain, including postoperative pain, posttraumatic pain, pain
from vaso-occlusive crisis, and chronic cancer pain. Acetaminophen lacks
the antiinflammatory effects of NSAIDs and provides only minimal
antiinflammatory relief. Although aspirin is an antiinflammatory
medication, because of its association with Reye's syndrome, its use is not
recommended in children.
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