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NguyenJ

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A patient self-administers 325 mg acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) daily. Consider the following ad-verse effects, and select the one that could possibly occur as a result of salicylate therapy.
 
  a. Gastrointestinal (GI) distress
  b. Hepatotoxicity
  c. Skin tears
  d. Hypothermia

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms are the physiologic effects of pain? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Decreased thoracic movement
  b. Increased splinting
  c. Reduced lung compliance
  d. Reduction in heart rate
  e. Reduction in lung volume
  f. Reduction in lung capacity


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mceravolo

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

ANS: A
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally well-tolerated; however, in a small percentage of patients, adverse GI events can occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E, F
Physiologic effects of pain include decreased thoracic movement; the normal sigh (yawn) is abol-ished, and there is increased splinting, reduced lung compliance, lung volumes, and lung capaci-ties, which may lead to atelectasis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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