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jman1234

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Indomethacin (Indocin) is highly protein bound and is ordered as a new medication for the client. The client is taking another medication that is moderately protein bound.
 
  Upon administration of both medications, the nurse should be most concerned with:
  a. indomethacin toxicity.
  b. indomethacin levels below the therapeutic level.
  c. an increase in medication side effects.
  d. toxic levels of the first drug.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive an NSAID for osteoarthritis. Which nursing intervention will treat the side effect most commonly associated with the NSAIDs?
 
  a. Taking the medication with meals
  b. Using sunscreen
  c. Avoiding crowds
  d. Encouraging deep breathing


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kswal303

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

ANS: D
The indomethacin would replace the first drug, allowing more of the first medication free for active drug levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The most common side effect is gastric upset, so taking the medication with meals will alleviate/assist with these symptoms.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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