Which statement made by the patient newly prescribed to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. "I should avoid taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) any time I am also taking an over-the-counter NSAID."
b. "Because aspirin causes me to have asthma, I should never take another NSAID like ibuprofen (Advil)."
c. "I should try to avoid taking any NSAID, even over-the-counter NSAIDs, for more than a few days or a week."
d. "Because Celebrex (celecoxib) has so few side effects, I don't have to worry about how often I take it."
ANS: D
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