Pharm Week 2 Chapter 10 and 12

All of the following are actions of aspirin except?

D. diuretic
What is the abbreviation for aspirin?

ASA
What is a major problem with taking NSAIDS on an empty stomach?

Gi irritation
NSAIDS include:

C. aspirin
Which of the following are antipyretics?

D. all of the above
The safest pain reliever for someone on oral anticoagulants would be?

B. acetaminophen
Which of the following anti-arthiritis meds would be given parenterally only?

B. gold sodium
Corticosteroid therapy may cause what effects?

D. all of the above
What drug is dangerous to stop abruptly?

D. dexamethasone
A patient on long term corticosteroids may not exhibit what if ill?

C. fever
Is a suppository a safe route to give tylenol?

YES
What action does a 325 mg tylenol give to a patient when they need it for pain?

antipyretic

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Pharm Week 2 Chapter 10 and 12

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Some critical thinking questions for nursing pharmacology

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2010-09-25T00:19:25Z

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