What Is the Advantage of Taking a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of taking a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a COX-2 inhibitor?

• A) The medication is cheaper than aspirin.
• B) There are fewer GI adverse effects.
• C) They are more effective than COX-1 inhibitors.
• D) They have no known adverse effects.

Prepare for and respond to bioterrorism attacks and other disaster scenarios within a healthcare setting.

Document and communicate essential patient information effectively to ensure safety and quality of care.

Understand the importance of promoting self-care in patients with mobility issues.

Recognize the indicators and management strategies for pressure ulcers and skin integrity in immobilized patients.

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Definitions:

Diastolic Pressure

The smaller figure in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the arterial pressure during the heart's relaxation phase between contractions.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and stroke, often related to atherosclerosis.

Ethnicity

A category of people who identify with each other based on common ancestral, social, cultural, or national experiences.

Abdominal Fat

The accumulation of fat in the abdomen area, often associated with increased health risks.