A 60-year-old man has told the nurse that he has been treating his joint pain with regular doses of ibuprofen. In order to ascertain the man's risks of experiencing adverse effects, the nurse should assess the patient's
A) alcohol intake.
B) calcium intake.
C) body mass index.
D) skin integrity.
Question 2
A 39-year-old patient who is having trouble sleeping is beginning drug treatment with zaleplon (Sonata). The nurse will be sure to ask the patient if she is taking
A) secobarbital (Seconal).
B) oxycodone (Percodan).
C) cimetidine (Zantac).
D) meperidine (Demerol).