A nurse informs a client who is prescribed meloxicam that he ...

[dollx]

A nurse informs a client who is prescribed meloxicam that he might experience visual disturbances. The client asks the nurse what types of visual disturbances may occur. Which of the following would the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply
 
  A) Double vision
  B) Irreversible loss of color vision
  C) Sensitivity to light
  D) Blurred vision
  E) Halos around objects

Question 2

After teaching a group of students about NSAIDs and their uses, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as being used to treat osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Sulindac (Clinoril)
  B) Ketorolac (Toradol)
  C) Piroxicam (Feldene)
  D) Mefenamic (Ponstel)
  E) Oxaprozin (Daypro)

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should tell the client that NSAIDs like meloxicam can cause visual disturbances including blurred or diminished vision, double vision, swollen or irritated eyes, photophobia, and reversible loss of color vision.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Ketorolac and mefenamic are NSAIDs that are not used to treat osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

[dollx]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[chereeb]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it