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nevelica

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient comes into the doctor's office complaining of lower back pain. He has reported feeling tightness in his lower back area following a vigorous game of basketball in which he was knocked to the floor.
 
  He takes no other medications and has no chronic disease. His health is excellent. X-rays are negative. The doctor will probably order which medication?
  a.
  A muscle relaxant
  b.
  A salicylate or an NSAID
  c.
  Penicillamine
  d.
  Probenecid

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Constipation
  c. Muscle rigidity
  d. Ataxia
  e. Vomiting


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Meganchabluk

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

ANS: B
Medications such as salicylates and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat both severe pain and common orthopedic problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Lithium may produce toxicity, which will present as diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, and ataxia.


nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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