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A patient with cancer has been undergoing chemotherapy and also has risk factors associated with thrombocytopenia. The patient rates her pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the greatest pain.
 
  Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for this patient?
  a. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  b. Celecoxib (Celebrex)
  c. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
  d. Choline salicylate (Arthropan)

Question 2

A postoperative patient has an epidural infusion of morphine sulfate. The patient's respiratory rate decreases to 8. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?
 
  1. Naloxone
  2. Acetylcysteine
  3. Methylprednisolone
  4. Protamine sulfate



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Choline salicylate is indicated for moderate pain; it does not inhibit platelet aggregation and therefore is safe for patients with thrombocytopenia.
Motrin inhibits platelet aggregation and should not be used in patients with thrombocytopenia.
Acetylsalicylic acid should not be used in patients with thrombocytopenia.
Celebrex is not indicated, because it poses a risk of thrombotic events.

Answer to Question 2

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