Chapter 44: Anti-inflammatory and Antigout Drugs
Chapter 44: Anti-inflammatory and Antigout Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the therapeutic effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs), which include which effect? a. Anxiolytic b. Sedative c. Antipyretic d. Antimicrobial ANS: C
NSAIDs have antipyretic effects but not the other effects listed. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Remembering (Knowledge) TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2. A patient is taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin (Indocin) as treatment
for pericarditis. The nurse will teach the patient to watch for which adverse effect? a. Tachycardia b. Nervousness c. Nausea and vomiting d. Dizziness ANS: C
Gastrointestinal effects include dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, and others. See Table 44-2 for the other adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The other options are not adverse effects of NSAIDs. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Understanding (Comprehension) TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 3. A patient with gout has been treated with allopurinol (Zyloprim) for 2 months. The nurse will
monitor laboratory results for which therapeutic effect? a. Decreased uric acid levels b. Decreased prothrombin time c. Decreased white blood cell count d. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels ANS: A
Treatment of gout with allopurinol should result in decreased uric acid levels. The other options are incorrect. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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