A patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. You would expect the patient to be started on:

1. NSAIDs.
2. salicylates.
3. acetaminophen.
4. Mucomyst.


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Acetaminophen is the initial drug of choice for treatment of osteoarthritis. It is effective in pain relief and has fewer adverse reactions than aspirin or NSAIDs.

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Which of the following nursing diagnoses would the nurse expect to find on the care plan of a client prone to falls?

A) Risk for Suffocation B) Risk for Injury C) Deficient Knowledge D) Risk for Disuse Syndrome

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Convert 1600 mg to grams: _________ (use appropriate unit abbreviation)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The danger from radiation exposure arises primarily from Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply

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