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xroflmao

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A patient who has a history of coronary artery
 
  disease has been instructed to take one 81-mg aspirin tablet a day. The patient asks about the purpose of this aspirin. Which response by the nurse is correct?
  a. Aspirin is given reduce anxiety.
  b. It helps to reduce inflammation.
  c. Aspirin is given to relieve pain.
  d. It will help to prevent clot formation.

Question 2

A patient has used enteric aspirin for several
 
  years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the symptoms are now worse and she is given a prescription for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and misoprostol (Cytotec). The patient asks the nurse, Why am I now taking two pills for arthritis? What is the nurse's best response?
  a. Cytotec will also reduce the symptoms of your arthritis.
  b. Cytotec helps the action of the NSAID so that it will work better.
  c. Cytotec reduces the mucous secretions in the stomach, which reduces gastric irritation.
  d. Cytotec may help to prevent gastric ulcers that may occur in patients taking NSAIDs.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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