Ibuprofen is indicated for which of the following conditions?

Ibuprofen is indicated for which of the following conditions?

• A. Mild pain, headaches, muscle aches
• B. Hypertension
• C. Diabetes
• D. Bacterial infection

Answer: (A)

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain relief and reducing inflammation. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin production, which helps lessen pain, swelling, and fever. This makes it appropriate for mild pain, headaches, and muscle aches. It is not used to treat hypertension, diabetes, or bacterial infections, which require antihypertensive meds, glucose control therapies, or antibiotics, respectively. In EMS practice, give ibuprofen only when the patient can safely take NSAIDs and has no contraindications (such as NSAID allergy, active stomach ulcers or kidney problems, or certain pregnancy circumstances).

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain relief and reducing inflammation. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin production, which helps lessen pain, swelling, and fever. This makes it appropriate for mild pain, headaches, and muscle aches. It is not used to treat hypertension, diabetes, or bacterial infections, which require antihypertensive meds, glucose control therapies, or antibiotics, respectively. In EMS practice, give ibuprofen only when the patient can safely take NSAIDs and has no contraindications (such as NSAID allergy, active stomach ulcers or kidney problems, or certain pregnancy circumstances).