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formula1

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed NSAIDs for osteoarthritis. The nurse instructs the client that the best time to take the medication will be:
 
  a. upon rising.
  b. with meals.
  c. on an empty stomach.
  d. at bedtime.

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Clients with which disorders are most often responsive to the NSAID groups of medications?
 
  a. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
  b. Postoperative pain and discomfort
  c. Infections and incisional pain
  d. Gastrointestinal discomfort and bleeding


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
GI upset is a classic side effect of the NSAIDs; therefore the medication should be taken with meals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
NSAIDs assist with pain and inflammation. Postoperative and incisional pain should be treated with narcotics. The NSAIDs should not be used with the client who is exhibiting gastrointestinal discomfort and bleeding.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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