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moongchi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is assessing a patient who has been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). What statement by the patient indicates to the nurse that the patient has a good understanding of the use of this therapy?
 
  A) I drink a glass of wine just about every night.
  B) I asked my doctor to check for blood in my stool regularly.
  C) I do not like to swallow tablets so I crush them.
  D) I drink as little water as possible when I take my medication.

Question 2

What is the maximum daily dose of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) the nurse can administer?
 
  A) 20 mg
  B) 30 mg
  C) 40 mg
  D) 60 mg


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SeanoH09

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

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Taking certain anti-inflammatory drugs can irritate the gastric mucosa and increase the risk of bleeding; therefore, by asking his or her doctor to check his or her stool for bleeding, the nurse knows that the patient is aware of this. Alcohol and crushing the tablets can interfere with anti-inflammatory metabolism. A full glass of water should be taken with this medication to increase absorption.

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The normal daily dosage of cyclobenzaprine is 10 mg taken orally t.i.d., and it can be increased to a maximum of 60 mg per day.


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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