Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Nonaspirin first-generation NSAIDs carry a risk of hypersensitivity reactions similar to the risk posed by ASA. These agents cause reversible COX inhibition, whereas ASA causes irreversible COX inhibition. NSAIDs do not provide protective benefits for MI or stroke, as does ASA. Nonaspirin first-generation NSAIDs do cause suppression of platelet aggregation, but the suppression is reversible.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A
Aspirin can cause a hypersensitivity reaction in some patients. This may start with profuse, water rhinorrhea and progress to generalized urticaria, bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, and shock. It is not a true anaphylactic reaction, because it is not mediated by the immune system. Epinephrine is the treatment of choice. Patients with sensitivity to ASA often also have sensitivity to NSAIDs; the first indication with this patient is to treat the potential life-threatening effect, not to change the medication. Reduction of the dose of ASA is not indicated, because this reaction is not dose dependant. Antihistamines are not effective, because this is not an allergic reaction.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
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