After teaching a client receiving NSAID therapy about the drug, ...

[jace]

After teaching a client receiving NSAID therapy about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies the need to notify the primary health care provider for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Skin rash
  B) Visual disturbances
  C) Edema
  D) Chest pain
  E) Diarrhea

Question 2

A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion on the use of NSAIDs and interactions with other drugs. The instructor would emphasize that the effects of which of the following can increase with NSAID therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lithium
  B) Cyclosporine
  C) Furosemide
  D) Lisinopril
  E) Phenytoin

[olivia_paige29]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The client should notify the primary health care provider if any of the following adverse reactions occur: skin rash, itching, visual disturbances, weight gain, edema, diarrhea, black stools, nausea, vomiting, chest or leg pain, numbness, or persistent headache.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
The use of NSAIDs can increase the effectiveness of lithium, cyclosporine, and phenytoin, possibly leading to toxicity.

[jace]

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[tandmlomax84]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review