Author Question: A salicylate has been prescribed for a 15-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with arthritis. ... (Read 13 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A salicylate has been prescribed for a 15-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with arthritis. The mother is concerned about giving her child a salicylate. What salicylates could the nurse tell this mother are recommended for use in children?

A) Salsalate (Argesic)
B) Olsalazine (Dipentum)
C) Sodium thiosalicylate (generic)
D) Choline magnesium trisalicylate (Tricosal)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking an adrenergic bronchodilator. In what disease process should adrenergic bronchodilators be used cautiously?

A) Liver failure
B) Renal failure
C) Respiratory failure
D) Heart failure

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Aspirin and choline magnesium trisalicylate are the only salicylates recommended for use in children. They should not be used when any risk of Reye's syndrome exists. Salsalate (Argesic), olsalazine (Dipentum), and sodium thiosalicylate (generic) have not been approved for pediatric use and do not provide pediatric dosing guidelines as a result.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Adrenergic drugs cause cardiac stimulation. Patients with liver failure, renal failure, or respiratory failure do not need to use adrenergic bronchodilators cautiously.