Chapter 16: Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Related Agents

Question 1

A drug could be classified as an analgesic if it

Answer 1

Reduces pain

Question 2

An antipyretic is a drug that can

Answer 2

Block fever

Question 3

A nurse might not see a sailcylate used as an anti-inflammatory if a drug was needed for

Answer 3

Parenteral availability

Question 4

The NSAIDs affect the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. By blocking COX-2 enzymes, the NSAIDs block inflammation and the signs and symptoms of inflammation at the site of injury or trauma. By blocking COX-1 enzymes, these drugs block

Answer 4

Prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining

Question 5

Your patient has been receiving ibuprofen for many years to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis. Assessment of the patent should include

Answer 5

Renal evaluation

Question 6

Patients taking NSAIDs should be taught to avoid the use of OTC medications without checking with their prescriber because

Answer 6

Many of the OTC preparations contain NSAIDs, and inadvertent toxicity could occur

Question 7

Chronic or excessive activity by the inflammatory response can lead to

Answer 7

Release of lysosomal enzymes and tissue destruction

Question 8

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis who is one a fixed income and who is being treated with aspirin should be advised

Answer 8

To use generic aspirin