The nurse is providing education to a patient who is to be discharged on a COX-2 inhibitor. The nurse would recognize that the patient understands the teaching if the patient states, "COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk of
a. peptic ulcer disease."
b. liver toxicity."
c. acid-base imbalance."
d. myocardial infarction and stroke."
ANS: D
COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
The incidence of peptic ulcer disease is lower with COX-2 inhibitors than with COX-1 inhibitors.
In regular doses, COX-2 inhibitors are not toxic to the liver.
COX-2 inhibitors in regular doses do not affect acid-base balance.
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