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A 75-year-old woman has been given a
 
  nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (an NSAID for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication history and notes that which types of medications could have an interaction with the NSAID? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Antibiotics
  b. Decongestants
  c. Anticoagulants
  d. Beta blockers
  e. Diuretics
  f. Corticosteroids

Question 2

A patient calls the clinic to ask about taking a
 
  glucosamine-chondroitin supplement for arthritis. The nurse reviews the medication history and notes that there will be a concern for drug interactions if the patient is also taking medications for which disorder?
  a. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  b. Hypothyroidism
  c. Hypertension
  d. Angina


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

ANS: C, E, F

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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