Clients with prolonged use of which of the following anti-inflammatory drugs should be monitored for development of adverse hematological effects?
a. ketoprofen c. ketorolac
b. ibuprofen d. phenylbutazone
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Ketoprofen is not associated with hematologic adverse effects.
B Incorrect: Ibuprofen is not associated with hematologic adverse effects.
C Incorrect: Ketorolac is not associated with hematologic adverse effects.
D Correct: Prolonged use of phenylbutazone has been associated with aplastic anemia and other hematologic adverse effects.
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