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cmoore54

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A major difference between aspirin and other cyclooxygenase inhibitors is that it:
 
  1. may produce gastric bleeding.
  2. irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase.
  3. affects clotting.
  4. can damage the kidneys.

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A nurse counsels a parent regarding antipyretic choices for an 8-year-old with influenza. When asked why aspirin should be avoided, the nurse's best explanation is that aspirin:
 
  1. is not as good an antipyretic as acetaminophen.
  2. may increase fever in children under the age of 10.
  3. may produce nausea and vomiting.
  4. increases the risk of Reye's syndrome.


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vickybb89

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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