A 60-year-old client with rheumatoid arthritis visits the health care facility for a regular checkup. The client informs the nurse that he has been using an over-the-counter NSAID for the last few days
The nurse cautions the client about the use of NSAIDs on a long-term basis because of the increased risk for which of the following?
A) Ulcer disease
B) CNS disorders
C) Hearing impairment
D) Blindness
Ans: A
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Age appears to increase the possibility of adverse reactions to NSAIDs. The risk of serious ulcer disease in adults older than 65 years is increased with higher doses of NSAIDs. CNS disorders, hearing impairment, and blindness are not effects associated with using NSAIDs on a long-term basis in older clients.
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