A nurse is caring for a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who takes anti-inflammatory agents on a regular basis. What medication should the nurse question if ordered by the physician to be taken in addition to the anti-inflammatory agent?
A) Oral antidiabetic agent
B) Calcium channel blocker
C) Beta-blocker
D) Antibiotic
C
Feedback:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have the potential to decrease antihypertensive effects from beta blockers if these drugs are taken at the same time. Patients who receive these combinations should be monitored closely and appropriate dosage adjustments made if needed. Drug interactions do not usually occur with oral antidiabetic agents, calcium channel blocking medications, or antibiotics.
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1. 8 months 2. 4 months 3. 5 months 4. 1 year
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).