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jlmhmf

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A nurse is describing the actions of NSAIDs to a client. Which of the following would the nurse integrate into the description as a mechanism by which NSAIDs elicit their effects? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Inhibition of prostaglandins
  B) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1
  C) Synthesis of cyclooxygenase-2
  D) Synthesis of cyclooxygenase-3
  E) Inhibition of platelet aggregation

Question 2

A client has had minor surgery and asks the nurse what he can use for pain. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
 
  A) Aspirin
  B) Diflunisal
  C) Magnesium salicylate
  D) Acetaminophen


Moriaki

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
NSAIDs exert their effects by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
After minor or major surgery, the client should avoid salicylates to reduce the risk for bleeding and use acetaminophen for pain control.


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