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Mr3Hunna

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The client asks the nurse which OTC pain medications are used to treat inflammation. Which responses by the nurse are most appropriate?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Aspirin (ASA)
  2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  3. Ibuprofen (Advil)
  4. Naproxen sodium (Aleve)
  5. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by the client taking naproxen sodium (Aleve) indicates the need for further instruction?
 
  1. I will notify my dentist of my medication use before my next cleaning.
  2. I should take this medication with food.
  3. I should take this medication on an empty stomach.
  4. I should not take herbal supplements without checking with my doctor first.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Aspirin (ASA) is an NSAID.
Rationale 2:Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because it does not treat inflammation.
Rationale 3: Ibuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID.
Rationale 4: Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is an NSAID.
Rationale 5: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine.

Global Rationale: Aspirin (ASA), ibuprofen (Advil), and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are all NSAIDs. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because it does not treat inflammation. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale 1:I will notify my dentist of my medication use before my next cleaning is incorrect because this statement indicates understanding.
Rationale 2:I should take this medication with food is incorrect because this statement indicates understanding.
Rationale 3: Administration with food will decrease the incidence of stomach upset, which is the most common adverse effect.
Rationale 4:I should not take herbal supplements without checking with my doctor first is incorrect because this statement indicates understanding.

Global Rationale: Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.Administration with food will decrease the incidence of stomach upset, which is the most common adverse effect. The statement needs the nurse to follow up with the understanding of the medication.



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