A Patient Has Used Enteric Aspirin for Several Years as Treatment

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has used enteric aspirin for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the symptoms are now worse and she is given a prescription for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and misoprostol (Cytotec) . The patient asks the nurse, "Why am I now taking two pills for arthritis?" What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Cytotec will also reduce the symptoms of your arthritis."
• B) "Cytotec helps the action of the NSAID so that it will work better."
• C) "Cytotec reduces the mucous secretions in the stomach, which reduces gastric irritation."
• D) "Cytotec may help to prevent gastric ulcers that may occur in patients taking NSAIDs."

Recognize the relationship between present value, future value, and the discount rate.

Understand the calculations related to present and future values of investments.

Grasp the concept of effective annual rate and its dependence on compounding periods.

Recognize the significance of the timing and amount of cash flows in determining the desirability of investments.

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