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Melani1276

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A 5-year-old client has an elevated temperature as a result of a viral respiratory tract infection. What nonopioid drug should be given to decrease the child's body temperature?
 
  a. Aspirin
  b. Acetaminophen
  c. Diflunisal
  d. Sodium salicylate

Question 2

An adolescent client tells the nurse that she takes acetaminophen (Tylenol) a few times every day because of stress headaches.
 
  The nurse advises her to see a primary healthcare provider because overuse of the medication may result in:
  a. nausea and anorexia.
  b. gastrointestinal irritation.
  c. hepatotoxicity.
  d. diaphoresis and fluid loss.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Medications containing salicylates are not recommended because of the possibility of developing Reye's syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Tylenol is metabolized by the liver and, with extended use, may be toxic to liver tissue.




Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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