Question

Mr. Sasaki has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and has been taking aspirin. He believes that there must be a better product for his condition and the pain.

1. What do you tell him about aspirin therapy for osteoarthritis?

2. Mr. Sasaki returns to the office two months later complaining of ringing in his ears and stomach pain. What suspicions come to mind?

3. What suggestions can you give Mr. Sasaki to relieve the stomach discomfort caused by the NSAID now prescribed?

4. If he wants to take aspirin now that the ringing has stopped, what type of aspirin would you expect the physician to suggest?

Answer 1

Question no 1)

Mr.sasaki aspirin comes under non steroidal anti inflammatory drug and it has been found to reduce cartilage loss in osteoarthritis. It is helpful in reducing the inflammatory process that occur in the joint .

It is a non opioid analgesics that helps to relive pain so this is the best medicine that we can provide to you

Question no 2)

Ringing in ear ans stomach then we need to suspect aspirin over dose of toxicity as these are the symptoms of over dose

Questions no 3)

Stomach discomfort can be reduced by analgesics

Take ppi or h2 receptor blocker

Drink warn water

If needed ask the physician to reduce the dose or stop aspirin

answered by: anonymous