Problem: Mrs. Black is a 55-year-old woman who has had chronic low back pain for about 5 years, for which she takes 440 mg of naproxen sodium orally twice daily. She now has an acute exacerbation of her back pain after tripping on the stairs and has been prescribed fentanyl (Duragesic) 100 mcg/hr for the next 72 hours.
What type of drug is naproxen sodium? What medical/surgical diagnoses might naproxen sodium be ordered for treatment? How is naproxen sodium administered? What are the adverse effects of this drug?
Incorporate the following terms into your discussion response:
1. Lumbar
2. Sacral
3. Radiating
4. Paresthesia
5. Edema
6. Ambulation
7. Gait
8. Adduction
9. Abduction
10. Gastrointestinal Side Effects