A nurse is describing the overall effects associated with aspirin to a client. The nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following when describing this drug? Select all that apply
A) Analgesic
B) Antipyretic
C) Anti-inflammatory
D) Anti-infective
E) Antiviral
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Aspirin is a salicylate. Salicylates are useful in pain management because of their analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Aspirin does not anti-infective or antiviral effects.
You might also like to view...
The incidence of abuse is higher than expected for those in the ____ group
1. infant 2. adult 3. children 4. adolescent
A middle-aged woman suffers from debilitating seasonal allergies and has sought care because over-the-counter remedies do not adequately relieve her symptoms
The clinician's understanding of the patient's problem should include the fact that hypersensitivity is a result of what pathophysiological process? A) An exaggerated, inappropriate response to an antigen B) Deranged function of killer T cells and helper T cells C) Lack of "self" and "non-self" differentiation by the immune system D) A lack of antibodies against common pathogens
While assessing an 18-month-old toddler, the nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering that Gesell's theory of development states
a. "The developmental stage of the toddler is affected solely by environmental influence." b. "Developmental patterns are not affected by gene activity." c. "Skill development should be identical to that of other toddlers in the playroom." d. "Environmental influence does not affect the sequence of development."
Which is an example of a bioterrorism and emergency readiness competency for a public health worker?
a. Recognition of unusual events that might indicate an emergency b. Involvement in the chain of command c. Using a set of preplanned activities for every disaster d. Leaving communication to the authorities