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The nurse teaches a group of clients with arthritis about the use of ibuprofen (Motrin), emphasizing the maximum daily amount. The nurse evaluates that education has been most effective when the clients make which statement?
 
  1. We cannot take over 4,000 mg/day.
  2. We cannot take over 3,600 mg/day.
  3. We cannot take over 3,200 mg/day.
  4. We cannot take over 3,000 mg/day.

Question 2

The nurse plans to teach a class on acetaminophen (Tylenol) to mothers with young children. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
 
  1. It is best to give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) with a high-carbohydrate meal.
  2. Read the labels of all over-the-counter (OTC) medications for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in them.
  3. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will only need to be given once a day because it is long-lasting.
  4. It is okay to substitute a baby aspirin for acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you run out of acetaminophen (Tylenol).



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The maximum amount of ibuprofen (Motrin) to be taken in 24 hours is 3,200 mg, not 4,000 mg.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: There is no indication that Tylenol should be given with high-carbohydrate foods.
Rationale 2: It is very easy for parents of young children to overdose them with acetaminophen (Tylenol). All medication labels should be read.
Rationale 3: The duration of action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is only 34 hours.
Rationale 4: Aspirin is not recommended for children due to the possibility of Reye's Syndrome.




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


bigcheese9

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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