Author Question: A patient comes into the doctor's office complaining of lower back pain. He has reported feeling ... (Read 29 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient comes into the doctor's office complaining of lower back pain. He has reported feeling tightness in his lower back area following a vigorous game of basketball in which he was knocked to the floor.

He takes no other medications and has no chronic disease. His health is excellent. X-rays are negative. The doctor will probably order which medication?
a.
A muscle relaxant
b.
A salicylate or an NSAID
c.
Penicillamine
d.
Probenecid

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

a. Diarrhea
b. Constipation
c. Muscle rigidity
d. Ataxia
e. Vomiting

Meganchabluk · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Medications such as salicylates and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat both severe pain and common orthopedic problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Lithium may produce toxicity, which will present as diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, and ataxia.