Which of the Following Statements Is True for the Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true for the patient receiving long-term acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) therapy?

• A)Aspirin should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure maximal absorption.
• B)Bleeding tendencies are not as much a concern for those taking aspirin therapy.
• C)Laboratory studies should be done to monitor liver, renal, and clotting functions.
• D)Development of a rash is expected and does not warrant discontinuing the medication.

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Definitions:

Placebo

An inactive substance or treatment used as a control in experiments to test the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs.

Control Condition

In experimental research, a standard against which the effects of a treatment are compared, often involving no treatment or a placebo.

Fake Pill

Also known as a placebo, it is a pill without active medical ingredients, used in research to test the effectiveness of treatments.

Statistically Significant

A mathematical measure that indicates that the likelihood of a certain finding or result occurring by chance is highly unlikely.