Author Question: A nurse understands that aspirin would be contraindicated in a child with which of the following? ... (Read 41 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse understands that aspirin would be contraindicated in a child with which of the following?

A) Liver dysfunction
B) High blood pressure
C) Diabetes
D) Chickenpox

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is used to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with unstable angina or previous myocardial infarction?

A) Aspirin
B) Diflunisal
C) Magnesium salicylate
D) Acetaminophen

Zack0mack0101@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Children or teenagers with influenza or chickenpox should not take salicylates, particularly aspirin, because their use appears to be associated with Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening condition characterized by vomiting and lethargy progressing to coma. Even though salicylates need to be administered with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction, high blood pressure, and diabetes, their use does not lead to Reye's syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Aspirin is used to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with unstable angina or previous myocardial infarction. Diflunisal, magnesium salicylate, and acetaminophen do not significantly decrease the risk of myocardial infarction.