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danielfitts88

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A client is ordered to receive an NSAID for a disorder. The client states that she is aware that NSAIDs are frequently taken to decrease inflammation. The nurse clarifies that these agents may also be taken to:
 
  a. decrease pulse rate.
  b. reduce body temperature.
  c. decrease blood pressure.
  d. increase platelet aggregation.

Question 2

A client with myasthenia gravis is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which symptoms are associated with myasthenia gravis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Weakness
  b. Fatigue
  c. Vomiting
  d. Sweating
  e. Drooling
  f. Tearing


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polinasid

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

ANS: B
One of the functions of NSAIDs is to reduce body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Weakness and fatigue are prime symptoms of myasthenia gravis. The drooling is associated with the dysphagia.


danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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