One Week After Using an Over-The-Counter Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug to Treat

question 7

Multiple Choice

One week after using an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat aches resulting from a fall,a patient noticed the development of progressive edema throughout his body.Diagnostic studies confirmed a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome.When teaching the patient about his condition,the nurse uses the knowledge that the edema results from which of the following changes?

• A) Increased serum oncotic pressure exerted by dyslipidemia
• B) Loss of protein through the kidney,resulting in a fall in plasma colloid osmotic pressure
• C) Loss of albumin in the urine,creating an osmotic diuresis and low tissue hydrostatic pressure
• D) Fluid retention caused by decreased glomerular filtration rate through kidneys damaged by trauma

---

Definitions:

Competition

The rivalry among sellers trying to achieve such goals as increasing profits, market share, and sales volume by varying the elements of the marketing mix.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are prohibited by law and subject to legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Legal

Pertaining to laws or the system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members.

Cartel

An agreement among competing firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in a market, often to maximize overall profits.