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Exam 1

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show Advise the patient to take only the second dose and ignore the missed dose.  
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show Celecoxib  
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show "I will stop taking the medication when I feel better."  
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The client with chronic gout asks how he can reduce the uric levels in his body when he begins to self-administer colchicine. What would be the nurse’s response?   show
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show These drugs are relatively safe since they don’t have adverse effects.”  
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A client is being discharged following an allergic reaction after ingesting aspirin. Included in patient education about the allergy, the nurse would inform the client that:   show
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A patient with arthritis is on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. What should be evaluated by the nurse to determine the effectiveness of NSAID therapy?   show
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show Prolonged temperature elevation  
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show Inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins  
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How should the nurse counsel a client concerning a new prescription for celecoxib and its affect on long-standing low-dose acetylsalicylic acid therapy?   show
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show Liver function tests  
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What conditions are salicylates are effective in managing? (Select all that apply.)   show
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show "My hip pain has decreased."  
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show “Acetaminophen is an effective aspirin substitute for pain or fever but not for prevention of heart attack or stroke.”  
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show The client diagnosed with peptic ulcers  
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Which drug is used to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with unstable angina or previous myocardial infarction?   show
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show Acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis  
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show The aspirin is being prescribed because it reduces your risk of a second heart attack.  
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An 80-year-old male client presents to the health care provider’s office with reports of fatigue and a change in the color of stools. He self-administers ibuprofen 400 mg each night for general discomfort. The provider orders a stool test for guaiac, whic   show
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show increased risk for bleeding  
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show the client should not take aspirin or non-aspirin NSAIDs.  
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show celecoxib  
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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   show
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show Blocking the transmission of pain impulses  
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show arthritis  
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show stomach  
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The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation of a new resident of a long-term care facility. The nurse notes that the resident takes allopurinol on a daily basis for the treatment of gout. What is the primary purpose of this drug?   show
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A home care nurse is seeing a 66-year-old female who has just been released from the hospital after being treated for pneumonia. The nurse knows that it is important to assess the client's knowledge of which area?   show
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show Celecoxib  
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A male client is taking aspirin 81 mg by mouth each day for prevention of recurrent myocardial infarction. He makes a dentist appointment for a tooth extraction. He calls the health care provider’s office and asks the nurse if he is at risk for bleeding.   show
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show This time mimics the normal peak diurnal concentration levels.  
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The nurse is caring for an 84-year-old client with diabetes who is receiving hydrocortisone 40 mg daily PO for treatment of an arthritic flare-up. When writing a plan of care for this client, which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?   show
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A male client taking oral prednisone informs the home care nurse that the medication is upsetting his stomach. What guidance can the nurse provide to help the client?   show
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A 2-year-old client is placed on a course of prednisone following a series of hypersensitivity responses. What instruction the nurse provide the client’s family about this drug?   show
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show aldosterone  
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show I will start this medication when I am feeling ill or tired.  
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show adrenal insufficiency.  
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Based on the metabolic action of glucocorticoids, a client who is on long-term glucocorticoid therapy is at risk of developing what disease?   show
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A 65-year-old client who has been on long-term corticosteroid therapy is admitted to the hospital and will need an IV inserted. What adverse effect of corticosteroid may negatively affect this procedure?   show
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show Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressive, Antianxiety  
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