A nurse caring for a client who is receiving an NSAID for fever ...

[james]

A nurse caring for a client who is receiving an NSAID for fever reduction documents a decrease in urinary output for the patient. Which of the following would the nurse most likely determine as the reason for the patient's condition?
 
  A) Prolonged immobility
  B) Reduced intake of fibrous food
  C) Intake of food with antacids
  D) Prolonged temperature elevation

Question 2

A client comes to the clinic complaining of muscle aches and asks the nurse about using an over-the-counter NSAID. The client tells the nurse that he takes a medication to control his high blood pressure.
 
  The nurse cautions the client against using an NSAID while on antihypertensive drug therapy for which reason?
 
  A) It increases the metabolism of the antihypertensive drug.
  B) It increases absorption of the antihypertensive drug.
  C) It decreases the effectiveness of the antihypertensive drug.
  D) It decreases the metabolism of NSAIDs.

[amcvicar]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
If temperature elevation is prolonged while on NSAID therapy, hot, dry, flushed skin and a decrease in urinary output may develop; consequently, dehydration can occur. Prolonged immobility, reduced intake of fibrous food, and intake of food with antacids do not cause a decrease in urinary output.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should inform the patient that taking an NSAID while on antihypertensive drug therapy decreases the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs. Interactions of NSAIDs and antihypertensive drugs do not include increased metabolism of antihypertensive drugs, increased absorption of antihypertensive drugs, or decreased metabolism of NSAIDs.

[james]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[strudel15]

Excellent