The Nurse Should Instruct a Client Diagnosed with Migraine Headaches

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse should instruct a client diagnosed with migraine headaches to be careful not to overdose on acetaminophen (Tylenol) . Which drug should the nurse tell the patient to avoid?

• A) Aleve
• B) Aspirin
• C) Ibuprofen
• D) Vicodin

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Definitions:

Increasing Basicity

A qualitative term describing the trend or pattern observed as the basic character (ability to accept protons) of a series of compounds increases.

Acid-Base Pair

A set of two substances that transform into each other by the gain or loss of a proton.

Increasing Acidity

Refers to a trend or condition that leads to an increase in the acidic character or strength of substances.

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, characterized by having one more proton and an increased positive charge compared to the original base.