A 70-year-old patient describes moderate to severe pain ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

A 70-year-old patient describes moderate to severe pain associated with osteoarthritis in fingers, thumbs, hips, and knees. The patient is currently taking high-dose acetaminophen.
 
  The patient has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease and has been diagnosed with hypertension. To help alleviate this patient's pain, the primary care NP should consider prescribing: a. a COX-2 inhibitor and low-dose aspirin.
  b. ketorolac (Toradol) and 325 mg of aspirin.
  c. naproxen (Naprosyn) and low-dose aspirin.
  d. indomethacin (Indocin) and 325 mg of aspirin.

Question 2

A 5-year-old child has chronic constipation. The primary care NP plans to prescribe a laxative for long-term management. In addition to pharmacologic therapy, the NP should also recommend _____ g of fiber per day.
 
  a. 10
  b. 15
  c. 20
  d. 25

[mceravolo]

Answer to Question 1

C
Aspirin at the dosage of 325 mg every other day or 81 mg daily is effective in reducing the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. Concomitant use of an NSAID with aspirin has been shown to reduce the cardioprotective effects of aspirin. However, naproxen does not appear to have this risk.

Answer to Question 2

A
Each day a child should receive 1 g of fiber per year of age plus 5 g after 2 years of age.

[09madisonrousseau09]

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[mceravolo]

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