Author Question: If a client complains of GI upset with the use of regular aspirin tablets, which of the following ... (Read 13 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

If a client complains of GI upset with the use of regular aspirin tablets, which of the following would be appropriate advice to give?

a. Taking the aspirin on an empty stomach will help.
b. Taking the aspirin with orange juice will decrease stomach acid.
c. Taking the aspirin with food or after meals should help.
d. Taking the liquid form of aspirin is not as hard on your stomach.

Question 2

Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse be assessing in a client receiving sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex)?

a. constipation and abdominal distention c. wheezing and pulmonary edema
b. miosis and nasal stuffiness d. hypertension and angina

mjenn52 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This will worsen the GI upset.
B Incorrect: This will worsen the GI upset.
C Correct: Taking aspirin with food or after meals decreases GI upset.
D Incorrect: This will not decrease the GI upset.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of sumatriptan.
B Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of sumatriptan.
C Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of sumatriptan.
D Correct: Because it causes vasoconstriction