Chapter 44 Flashcards
Most nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work by
inhibiting prostaglandin production.
When teaching a patient about potential side effects of NSAID therapy, the nurse will teach the patient to report which effect?
Black tarry stool
The nurse is administering probenecid (Benemid) to a patient with recurrent strep throat. The nurse teaches the patient that the most likely reason for taking this medication is to
prolong the effectiveness of penicillin therapy.
The advantage of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors over other NSAIDs is that they
do not decrease the cytoprotective lining of the stomach
The patient questions a nurse about herbal treatments for arthritic pain. What is the nurse’s best response?
Glucosamine sulfate with chondroitin has demonstrated promising results in the treatment of joint stiffness and pain, so consult your health care provider.”
The nurse assesses for therapeutic effects of colchicine based on knowledge that colchicine
decreases motility of leukocytes.
Assessment of the patient on colchicine should include consideration of which nursing diagnoses?
Deficient fluid volume related to side effects of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Patient teaching for a patient receiving allopurinol (Zyloprim) should include which information?
Increase your fluid intake to 3 L per day.”
The nurse would question an order to administer misoprostol (Cytotec) to a patient with which condition?
Pregnancy
The nurse should question an order written to administer acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin) to which patient?
14-year-old boy with a history of flulike symptoms
Which NSAID would the nurse anticipate administering parenterally for the treatment of acute postoperative pain?
ketorolac (Toradol)
