The nurse has reinforced medication teaching with a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of these medications, if stated by the patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of symptom control with a medication?
a. "Digoxin."
b. "Ibuprofen."
c. "Morphine."
d. "Penicillin."
ANS: B
Ibuprofen (an NSAID) blocks activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which makes prostaglandins that produce inflammation, fever, and pain found in rheumatoid arthritis.
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