An older patient is being treated for arthritic pain with a ...

[Metfan725]

An older patient is being treated for arthritic pain with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Which question best assesses for side effects of this medication class?
 
  a. Have you noticed your heart skipping beats since you began taking this drug?
  b. Did you know you should not to stand up too quickly?
  c. Are you aware that you should take your pain medication with food?
  d. Have you had any episodes of shortness of breath since starting this medicine?

Question 2

An immunosuppressed older adult patient reports symptoms of fatigue, facial rash, intermittent low-grade fever, and painfully swollen finger joints. The nurse anticipates that diagnosis will be confirmed by
 
  a. the presence of subcutaneous nodules on the hands.
  b. a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood serum test.
  c. a liver biopsy that confirms cirrhosis.
  d. the presence of bilateral ocular scleritis.

[vickybb89]

Answer to Question 1

C
The most common complaint associated with NSAIDs is indigestion. Indigestion may be re-duced with antacid use or food consumption timed to coincide with analgesic intake.

Answer to Question 2

B
The antinuclear antibody is one of the more specific tests for lupus; patients with lupus have a positive ANA test. The patient with an autoimmune disease is more susceptible to infection than others.

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