The nurse reinforces medication teaching provided to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which medication should the patient identify as helpful to control the symptoms of the health problem?
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. A. Digoxin is a cardiac medication. C. Morphine is an opioid which may not help reduce inflammation. D. Penicillin is an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections.
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