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Alainaaa8

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A patient reports having persistent mild to moderate pain in both knees usually associated with standing. The patient reports knee stiffness for 15 to 20 minutes each morning.
 
  The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) learns that the patient has used heating pads and acetaminophen, which no longer relieve the pain. The NP orders an erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which is normal. The NP should consider prescribing: a. aspirin.
  b. a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor.
  c. glucosamine and chondroitin.
  d. a topical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID).

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A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) sees a patient who is concerned about constipation. The NP learns that the patient has three to four bowel movements per week with occasional hard stools but no straining with defecation.
 
  The NP should recommend: a. increased intake of fluids and fiber.
  b. docusate sodium (Colace) as needed.
  c. psyllium (Metamucil) on a daily basis.
  d. polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) as needed.


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Topical NSAIDs, acupuncture, and tramadol are effective for pain relief in knee osteoarthritis. Treatment for osteoarthritis should begin with nonpharmacologic treatment, and acetaminophen should be first-line pharmacologic treatment. NSAIDs should be used when these two measures are no longer effective. COX-2 inhibitors are more expensive and should be used in the presence of gastrointestinal (GI) side effects or for moderate to severe pain. Glucosamine and chondroitin do not relieve most osteoarthritis pain.

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The objective definition of constipation is two or fewer bowel movements per week or excessive straining. This patient does not meet these criteria, so the NP should recommend increasing fluids and fiber to help soften stools. Laxatives should not be used unless constipation is present or is chronic to avoid laxative dependence.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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