Author Question: Salicylates are very popular anti-inflammatory drugs because they: 1. are given primarily by the ... (Read 49 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Salicylates are very popular anti-inflammatory drugs because they:

1. are given primarily by the IM or IV route.
2. have no adverse effect on blood clotting.
3. have minimal-to-no side effects.
4. reduce pain.

Question 2

The nurse supervisor has directed all nurses giving medications to be alert for the aspirin triad. What will the nurses be alert for in their clients?

1. Chronic rhinitis, acute bronchospasm, and congestive heart failure
2. Ibuprofen allergy, nasal congestion, and asthma
3. History of head trauma, congestive heart failure, and asthma
4. Aspirin allergy, nasal polyps, and asthma

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Salicylates are rarely given by the IM or IV route; most are provided orally.
Rationale 2: Salicylates inhibit platelet aggregation.
Rationale 3: In addition to GI bleeding, aspirin can cause dyspepsia, nausea, and ulcer perforation. When taken for long periods of time, salicylism (toxicity) could occur.
Rationale 4: Salicylates are given as anti-inflammatory agents to reduce pain and fever.
Global Rationale: Salicylates have indication for analgesia, reduction of mild to moderate inflammation, lowering body temperature, and suppression of platelet aggregation. They are typically given by the oral route, but do have side effects such as inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Chronic rhinitis, acute bronchospasm, and congestive heart failure are not the aspirin triad.
Rationale 2: Ibuprofen allergy, nasal congestion, and asthma are not the aspirin triad.
Rationale 3: History of head trauma, congestive heart failure, and asthma are not the aspirin triad.
Rationale 4: Clients who have the aspirin triad, which includes aspirin allergy, nasal polyps, and asthma, should not be administered aspirin.
Global Rationale: The aspirin triad includes aspirin allergy, nasal polyps, and asthma. Patients who have these conditions concurrently should not receive aspirin therapy. The other conditions are not part of this triad.