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luminitza

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Celecoxib is prescribed for a patient with bipolar disorder. The patient also takes lithium. For which effect would the nurse monitor the patient?
 
  1. Lithium toxicity
  2. Bleeding tendencies
  3. Osteoarthritis
  4. Hepatotoxicity

Question 2

A patient on high-dose aspirin for arthritis anticipates dental surgery. What instruction should the nurse provide?
 
  1. Discontinue aspirin at least 1 week before the surgery.
  2. Increase vitamin Kcontaining foods 1 month before the procedure.
  3. Continue the current aspirin dosage or schedule.
  4. Decrease the aspirin dose for 2 weeks before and 1 week after surgery.



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Answer to Question 1

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luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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