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A nurse is describing the overall effects associated with aspirin to a client. The nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following when describing this drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Analgesic
  B) Antipyretic
  C) Anti-inflammatory
  D) Anti-infective
  E) Antiviral

Question 2

A nurse recognizes the difference between an opioid and nonopioid analgesic. Which of the following would the nurse identify as nonopioid analgesics? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Morphine
  B) Codeine
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Oxycodone
  E) Diflunisal



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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Aspirin is a salicylate. Salicylates are useful in pain management because of their analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Aspirin does not anti-infective or antiviral effects.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, E
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The nonopioid analgesics can be divided into three categories: salicylates, nonsalicylates, and NSAIDs. NSAIDs, acetaminophen (nonsalicylate), and diflunisal (salicylate) are nonopioid analgesics.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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