A Patient Who Requires Daily Use of a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who requires daily use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) for management of severe rheumatoid arthritis has recently developed melena. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

• A) substitution of acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) for the NSAID.
• B) use of enteric-coated NSAIDs to reduce gastric irritation.
• C) reasons for using corticosteroids to treat the rheumatoid arthritis.
• D) the benefits of misoprostol ( Cytotec ) in protecting the gastrointestinal ( GI ) mucosa.

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Mixture

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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