NUR 318 CH 16: Drug therapy to decrease pain, fever and
inflammation Questions With Complete Solutions
"I will notify my health care provider if my vision changes."
"It may take a few days for my medicine to work."
"I will notify my health care provider if my stomach hurts."
"I will stop taking the medication when I feel better." Correct
Answer "I will stop taking the medication when I feel better."
Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition and it is important the client
understand that celecoxib be taken even when the symptoms
have subsided. All other statements are correct.
A 60-year-old man has told the nurse that he has been treating
his joint pain with regular doses of ibuprofen. In order to
ascertain the man's risks of experiencing adverse effects, the
nurse should assess the patient's
skin integrity.
body mass index.
alcohol intake.
calcium intake. Correct Answer alcohol intake.
Heavy alcohol use may predispose a patient to hepatic
dysfunction. Calcium intake, BMI, and skin integrity are not
central assessments with regard to potentially adverse effects.
A 64-year-old client has been prescribed ibuprofen for
osteoarthritis. Which adverse reaction should the client report
with the use of ibuprofen?
Flatulence
Headache
, Nausea
Tarry stool Correct Answer Tarry stool
Serious GI events are also listed as a Black Box warning.
Gastropathies are commonly associated with ibuprofen. Nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and abdominal pain
may be representative of minor adverse effects in some clients
or serious GI toxicity in others. During long-term
administration, the most serious effects are peptic ulcer disease
or gastritis that leads to GI bleeding or even perforation. These
events can occur at any time, with or without warning.
A 65-year-old man who just had a heart attack is placed on
aspirin, 81 mg daily. The nurse is explaining the purpose of this
medication to the client and his wife. What would be the nurses
best explanation?
The aspirin is being prescribed because it reduces your risk of a
second heart attack.
The aspirin is being prescribed to relieve the pain from the heart
attack.
The aspirin is being prescribed because it will protect your heart.
The aspirin is being prescribed because it reduces the
prostaglandins in your body. Correct Answer The aspirin is
being prescribed because it reduces your risk of a second heart
attack.
Because of its antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory effects, low-
dose aspirin (81 mg daily) is useful in preventing or reducing the
risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), MI, and ischemic
cerebral vascular accident (stroke). It is also indicated for clients
with a previous MI, chronic or unstable angina, and those
undergoing angioplasty or other revascularization procedures.
inflammation Questions With Complete Solutions
"I will notify my health care provider if my vision changes."
"It may take a few days for my medicine to work."
"I will notify my health care provider if my stomach hurts."
"I will stop taking the medication when I feel better." Correct
Answer "I will stop taking the medication when I feel better."
Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition and it is important the client
understand that celecoxib be taken even when the symptoms
have subsided. All other statements are correct.
A 60-year-old man has told the nurse that he has been treating
his joint pain with regular doses of ibuprofen. In order to
ascertain the man's risks of experiencing adverse effects, the
nurse should assess the patient's
skin integrity.
body mass index.
alcohol intake.
calcium intake. Correct Answer alcohol intake.
Heavy alcohol use may predispose a patient to hepatic
dysfunction. Calcium intake, BMI, and skin integrity are not
central assessments with regard to potentially adverse effects.
A 64-year-old client has been prescribed ibuprofen for
osteoarthritis. Which adverse reaction should the client report
with the use of ibuprofen?
Flatulence
Headache
, Nausea
Tarry stool Correct Answer Tarry stool
Serious GI events are also listed as a Black Box warning.
Gastropathies are commonly associated with ibuprofen. Nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and abdominal pain
may be representative of minor adverse effects in some clients
or serious GI toxicity in others. During long-term
administration, the most serious effects are peptic ulcer disease
or gastritis that leads to GI bleeding or even perforation. These
events can occur at any time, with or without warning.
A 65-year-old man who just had a heart attack is placed on
aspirin, 81 mg daily. The nurse is explaining the purpose of this
medication to the client and his wife. What would be the nurses
best explanation?
The aspirin is being prescribed because it reduces your risk of a
second heart attack.
The aspirin is being prescribed to relieve the pain from the heart
attack.
The aspirin is being prescribed because it will protect your heart.
The aspirin is being prescribed because it reduces the
prostaglandins in your body. Correct Answer The aspirin is
being prescribed because it reduces your risk of a second heart
attack.
Because of its antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory effects, low-
dose aspirin (81 mg daily) is useful in preventing or reducing the
risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), MI, and ischemic
cerebral vascular accident (stroke). It is also indicated for clients
with a previous MI, chronic or unstable angina, and those
undergoing angioplasty or other revascularization procedures.
