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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug considered to be more ulcerogenic than aspirin is:
 
  a. ibuprofen. c. indomethacin.
  b. prednisone. d. methotrexate.

Question 2

The nurse understands that currently the most common indication for aspirin therapy is:
 
  a. treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. c. prevention of heart attacks.
  b. treatment of sports injuries. d. stimulation of prostaglandin production.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Ibuprofen causes similar GI distress as aspirin.
B Incorrect: Prednisone is a corticosteroid, not a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
C Correct: Indomethacin is more ulcerogenic than aspirin.
D Incorrect: Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not the most common use of aspirin currently.
B Incorrect: This is not a common use of aspirin currently.
C Correct: Currently aspirin is used as a preventative medication in people who have experienced a myocardial infarction or have had stent placement.
D Incorrect: Aspirin blocks prostaglandin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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