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kodithompson

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient has been treated with acetaminophen for chronic pain, and it is no longer effective. What would be the next drug of choice for this patient?
 
  A) Codeine
  B) Ibuprofen
  C) Oxycodone
  D) Morphine patch

Question 2

The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids. The most important is cortisol. It is involved in: (Select all that apply)
 
  a. glucose metabolism.
  b. releasing androgens and estrogens.
  c. providing extra reserve energy during stress.
  d. decreasing the level of potassium in the blood stream.
  e. increasing retention of sodium in the blood stream.


jsm54321

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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NSAIDs are the next drug of choice when treating pain in the elderly. If the first NSAID is not effective, a different NSAID should be used prior to administering an opioid.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Glucocorticoids: The most important of these is cortisol (involved in glucose metabolism and provides extra reserve energy in times of stress).


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