Brain Tweezers – Pain solutions in the pharmacy October 28, 2015June 30, 2015 by PA News How much do you know about pain medication? Find out in this month’s Brain Tweezers! What are the four types of pain? Long-term, short-term, medium-term, permanent Acute, obtuse, current, chronic Sharp, dull, deep, shallow Acute, sub-acute, recurrent, chronic A customer with a history of high blood pressure has suffered a sprained ankle and would like something for the pain. What would you recommend? Ibuprofen A consultation with the pharmacist A NSAID gel Ice pack Anti-inflammatories are perfect for people with asthma. False True What is not a type of NSAID? Aspirin Diclofenac Ibuprofen Panadol Loading … Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin
