CH 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
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"Always take this drug with food or with milk." - correct answer A patient taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) tells you that the drug causes an upset stomach. What is your best response?
Loss of muscle mass - correct answer ...
CH 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis,
and Antigout Drugs
"Always take this drug with food or with milk." - correct answer A patient taking a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) tells you that the drug causes an upset stomach. What is
your best response?
Loss of muscle mass - correct answer Which problem is a common side effect of
long-term corticosteroid use?
Notify the prescriber immediately about this problem. - correct answer A nursing
home resident has been prescribed to take 20 mg of prednisolone orally immediately. The facility does
not have prednisolone, only prednisone. What is your best action?
Preventing gout attacks - correct answer What is the main goal of therapy with uric
acid synthesis inhibitors for gouty arthritis?
"This is an adverse effect of the drug; you need to come to the clinic today." - correct answer
The patient prescribed an NSAID contacts the clinic to say that they have noticed that their bowel
movements have become very dark, like tar. What will the LPN/VN say to the patient?
"I should avoid high purine foods in my diet." - correct answer A 37-year-old female
been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis has been managing her symptoms with NSAIDs and now is to
start a DMARD. Which of the following statements suggests a need for more teaching?
COX-2 inhibitors have fewer GI side effects than nonselective COX inhibitors. - correct answer
What is the main difference between a nonselective COX inhibitor and COX-2 inhibitor?
"Call the prescriber first as it is very important that you do not stop prednisone suddenly but rather
taper the drug." - correct answer A 72-year-old patient has been on prednisone for
an autoimmune disease for 10 weeks. She is concerned about the side effects and tells the LPN/VN that
she has decided to stop taking the drug. What is the LPN/VN's best response?
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