A 70-year-old with NSTEMI receives aspirin and anticoagulation. Which analgesic is appropriate to avoid harm?...

Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI receives aspirin and anticoagulation. Which analgesic is appropriate to avoid harm?

Accepted Answer

Avoid non-aspirin NSAIDs; use opioids judiciously if needed

Answer

Start ketorolac IV

Answer

Use ibuprofen around the clock

Answer

Celecoxib preferred acutely

Answer

No analgesia permitted

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