Question

You have been assigned a patient who was admitted for a total right knee replacement due to chronic osteoarthritis. What medications do you anticipate the health are provider would prescribe while the patient is in the hospital and why?

Answer 1

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that worsens over time, often resulting in chronic pain.Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap.

In most cases doctor provide  oral pain medication for up to several weeks. These include prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. If severe pain persists, your doctor might prescribe stronger pain relievers such as tramadol (Ultram) or oxycodone.

Also prescribe medications and techniques to reduce the risk of blood clots after surgery. compression stockings, to wear on calves or thighs. sequential compression devices, which gently squeeze legs to promote blood return. .aspirin, an over-the-counter pain reliever that also thins your blood. low-molecular-weight heparin,by injection or through a continuous IV infusion. other injectable anticlotting medications, such as fondaparinux (Arixtra) or enoxaparin (Lovenox). other oral medications such as warfarin (Coumadin) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto).

If any infection develops after the surgery  the doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics.People with diabetes, obesity, circulatory problems  have a higher risk of getting an infection. Also if the patient develops any nausea Antinausea medications and if any constipation occurs means medications for constipation or stool softeners will be given.