Clients who are allergic to aspirin can usually tolerate:
a. ibuprofen. c. acetaminophen.
b. indomethacin. d. naproxen.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Ibuprofen is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.
B Incorrect: Indomethacin is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.
C Correct: Acetaminophen is not chemically related to aspirin, so is tolerated by clients allergic to aspirin.
D Incorrect: Naproxen is contraindicated in clients allergic to aspirin.
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