The nurse sees an order for a salicylate and knows that this type of drug is most commonly used for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. What property does an antipyretic contain?
a. Fever-reducing
b. Anti-inflammatory
c. Antianxiety
d. Anticancerous
a. Fever-reducing
FEEDBACK:
a. An antipyretic contains fever-reducing properties.
b. An antipyretic has a different property. .
c. An antipyretic has a different property. .
d. An antipyretic has a different property. .
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