Question

evaluation of medication effectiveness for IBUPROFEN

Answer 1

Answer: Ibuprofen is given for treating the mild pain. The side effects are relatively lower than the other drugs. The recommended dose includes 300mg per six hours in the adults.

• The nurse need to monitor the sign of pain relief in the patients after administration of the ibuprofen.
• The patient will mention decrease in the pain intensity.
• The nurse should assess the effectiveness after 30 minutes of drug Administration to the patient.
• The patient may feel relief for 4-5 hours and nurse need to repeat the dose.
• The nurse need to monitor the renal function as it may reduce the urine output.