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cmoore54

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A major difference between aspirin and other cyclooxygenase inhibitors is that it:
 
  1. may produce gastric bleeding.
  2. irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase.
  3. affects clotting.
  4. can damage the kidneys.

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A nurse counsels a parent regarding antipyretic choices for an 8-year-old with influenza. When asked why aspirin should be avoided, the nurse's best explanation is that aspirin:
 
  1. is not as good an antipyretic as acetaminophen.
  2. may increase fever in children under the age of 10.
  3. may produce nausea and vomiting.
  4. increases the risk of Reye's syndrome.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

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Correct Answer: 4




cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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