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A 76-year-old woman is seen by her neurosurgeon for severe low back pain radiating down her left leg. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveals spinal stenosis. She has refused epidural injections and is prescribed celecoxib (Celebrex). - What is the action of celecoxib? - What patient education should be implemented regarding celecoxib? - What adverse effects is the patient at risk for developing?

   A 76-year-old woman is seen by her neurosurgeon for severe low back pain radiating down her left leg. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveals spinal stenosis. She has refused epidural injections and is prescribed celecoxib (Celebrex).
- What is the action of celecoxib?
- What patient education should be implemented regarding celecoxib?
- What adverse effects is the patient at risk for developing?

Abrams' clinical drug therapy : rationales for nursing practice

Geralyn Frandsen;… 10th Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 1

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The action of celecoxib: Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which are substances that cause inflammation, pain, and Show more…

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A 76-year-old woman is seen by her neurosurgeon for severe low back pain radiating down her left leg. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveals spinal stenosis. She has refused epidural injections and is prescribed celecoxib (Celebrex). - What is the action of celecoxib? - What patient education should be implemented regarding celecoxib? - What adverse effects is the patient at risk for developing?

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