Chapter 13, Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A 6-year-old client is presenting with signs and symptoms of fever, cough, stuffy nose, general malaise, and muscle aches. The nurse prepares to administer which medication to this client? A) Aspirin B) Magnesium salicylate C) Acetaminophen D) Diflunisal Answer: C Rationale: The known actions of acetaminophen include treating mild to moderate pain and reducing fever. Children and teenagers with influenza or chickenpox should not take salicylates, particularly aspirin, because of the association of developing Reye syndrome. Magnesium salicylate and diflunisal are also salicylates. Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 13 Learning Objective: 5 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 166, Contraindications 2. A client receiving warfarin for atrial fibrillation is requesting pain medication for a headache and for home use. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will suggest? A) Bufferin B) Tylenol C) Ecotrin D) Empirin Answer: B Rationale: Clients taking warfarin should avoid the use of salicylates (Bufferin, Ecotrin, and Empirin) and should be encouraged to use the nonsalicylate Tylenol (acetaminophen). Question Format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 13 Learning Objective: 5 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Reference: p. 166, Contraindications TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 3. A client is asking the nurse about changing from aspirin to using willow bark. Which advantage of willow bark would the nurse integrate into the answer? A) Willow bark is ideal for clients with peptic ulcers. B)