Pharmacology · single question
In a patient on renal dialysis, which analgesic is the SAFEST to use (i.e., the one you would NOT avoid)?
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Correct answer: A. Acetaminophen
- A. Correct. Acetaminophen is preferred for analgesia in renal/dialysis patients as it lacks the nephrotoxic and antiplatelet effects of NSAIDs.
- B. Ibuprofen (an NSAID) is generally avoided due to renal effects and bleeding risk.
- C. Naproxen (an NSAID) is likewise avoided.
- D. Celecoxib is a COX-2 NSAID, also generally avoided in significant renal disease.