Author Question: Which statement made by the patient newly prescribed to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ... (Read 43 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement made by the patient newly prescribed to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicates that more teaching is needed?

a. I should avoid taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) any time I am also taking an over-the-counter NSAID.
b. Because aspirin causes me to have asthma, I should never take another NSAID like ibuprofen (Advil).
c. I should try to avoid taking any NSAID, even over-the-counter NSAIDs, for more than a few days or a week.
d. Because Celebrex (celecoxib) has so few side effects, I don't have to worry about how often I take it.

Question 2

For which health problem will you specifically monitor in the older patient prescribed to take a corticosteroid for the next month?

a. Sudden hair loss
b. Weight loss
c. High blood glucose level
d. Change in sleep patterns