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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse explains to the client that the morning stiffness of arthritis may be decreased by:
 
  a. giving the largest dose of aspirin at bedtime.
  b. giving a single large dose of aspirin upon awakening.
  c. dividing the daily dose of aspirin evenly over 24 hours.
  d. combining aspirin with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Question 2

Clients who are allergic to aspirin can usually tolerate:
 
  a. ibuprofen. c. acetaminophen.
  b. indomethacin. d. naproxen.


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Giving the largest dose of aspirin at bedtime may decrease morning joint stiffness.
B Incorrect: This will not relieve early morning stiffness, because a morning dose needs 45-60 minutes for the effect to be felt.
C Incorrect: This will not relieve morning stiffness.
D Incorrect: This will not address morning stiffness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Ibuprofen is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.
B Incorrect: Indomethacin is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.
C Correct: Acetaminophen is not chemically related to aspirin, so is tolerated by clients allergic to aspirin.
D Incorrect: Naproxen is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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