ibuprofen
NSAIDWhat it's for
Mild-moderate pain, fever, inflammation
Nursing considerations
- NSAID + ACE/ARB + diuretic = AKI recipe
- With food
- Bleeding risk stacks with anticoagulants/steroids
Key side effects
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Creatinine, GI symptoms
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
