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• Identify three reasons that NSAIDs have become so popular
• Recall 9 out of 12 risk factors associated with NSAIDs
• Distinguish the causes of bursitis, tendonitis and tenosynovitis, and soft tissue pain
• Define 6 out of 8 alternative treatments that do not include NSAIDs
• Articulate the meaning of the acronym "SHHHEL-B," used as a pneumonic device to remember the side effects caused by long-term use of NSAIDs

A. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
  1.What are NSAIDs?
  2.The triple threat of NSAIDs
  3.Characteristics of NSAIDs
  4.What is the modus operandi of NSAIDs?
B. Adverse Drug Reactions and Proper Dosing with NSAIDs
  1.Definition of adverse drug reactions
  2.Known ADR’s for NSAIDs
  3.A closer examination of NSAIDs
  4.Approved daily dose for NSAIDs
C. Risk Factors Associated with NSAIDs
  1.Identifying risk factors with NSAID use
  2.Commonly seen risk factors
  3.Features of the non-opioid family of NSAIDs
D. Addressing Tendonopathies and Soft Tissue Injuries
  1.Bursitis
  2.Tendonitis and tenosynovitis
  3.Soft tissue pain
E. Suggestions for Alternative Treatments
  1.Suggestions for PO NSAID administration
  2.The comingling of PO NSAIDs with contemporary therapeutic intervention
  3.Alternative interventions
F. Golden Nuggets: Information to Keep in Your Hip-Pocket
  1.NSAIDs and their optimum doses
  2.SHHHEL-B (Mnemonics for remembering the side effects of NSAIDs)
G. Appendix: List of the Most Commonly Prescribed NSAIDs
H. Case Study: Kim
  1.Grade—II sprain of the right wrist
  2.Use of wrist support splint (WSS)
  3.Prescription for Cataflam
  4.Negative reaction to NSAID
    a.Questions asked by PCP
    b.History of deep vein thrombosis
    c.Medical Issues to consider
    d.Questions about case study

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