opioids client education

celecoxib, ibuprofen

Take with food to minimize GI effects, report changes in urine output or fluid retention, advise about pregnancy risk

aspirin

Take with food to minimize GI effects, report changes in urine output or fluid retention, report ringing or buzzing in the ears, do not give to children with a viral infection.

acetaminophen

Do not exceed 4 grams/day, do not take with alcohol, caution clients that drug is available in many combination products

morphine

Increase fluid & fiber intake, take with food to minimize GI effects, do not take prior to driving, take only when needed and short-term, do not take CNS depressants

buprenorphine

Do not take prior to driving, take only when needed and short-term, do not take CNS depressants, do not stop taking abruptly, do not take opioids

prednisone

Take on alternate day schedule (long-term), do not stop taking abruptly, report signs of infection, take with food to minimize GI effects, report increased stress