The client asks the nurse which OTC pain medications are used to treat inflammation. Which responses by the nurse are most appropriate?(Select all that apply.)
1. Aspirin (ASA)
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Ibuprofen (Advil)
4. Naproxen sodium (Aleve)
5. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Aspirin (ASA) is an NSAID.
Rationale 2:Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because it does not treat inflammation.
Rationale 3: Ibuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID.
Rationale 4: Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is an NSAID.
Rationale 5: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine.
Global Rationale: Aspirin (ASA), ibuprofen (Advil), and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are all NSAIDs. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because it does not treat inflammation. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine.
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