Author Question: A client is taking aspirin (ASA) for arthritis. The nurse will advise the client to take the ... (Read 48 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is taking aspirin (ASA) for arthritis. The nurse will advise the client to take the medication

1. with a glass of milk.
2. with other medications.
3. with orange juice at bedtime.
4. on an empty stomach in the morning.

Question 2

Histamine release produces which of the following?

1. Bronchodilation
2. Vasoconstriction
3. Diarrhea
4. Vasodilatation

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Aspirin is an acid, which can cause GI distress, so it is best to take it with milk or food.
Rationale 2: Several medications can interact with aspirin.
Rationale 3: Orange juice is highly acidic, and so can increase the risk for GI distress.
Rationale 4: Taking aspirin on an empty stomach can increase the risk of gastric acid production.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Bronchoconstriction, not bronchodilation, occurs due to smooth muscle responses.
Rationale 2: Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs with histamine release.
Rationale 3: Diarrhea is not a sign of histamine release.
Rationale 4: Histamine release causes vasodilatation due to leaky capillaries.