NSAIDs are everywhere, and for good reason. They’re incredibly effective at reducing inflammation and pain, managing fever, and even reducing cardiovascular risk. But while NSAIDs definitely have some great uses, they’re also not without risks. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How NSAIDs work in the body

Common examples you’ll see at the bedside and what they are used to treat

What conditions NSAIDs are used to treat

Four major health risks tied to NSAID use

Practical tips for safer NSAID use and patient education

If you’re reviewing pharmacology for school or clinicals, or just want a deeper understanding of a drug class you’ll see every single day as a nurse, this episode is for you!

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