The primary health care provider has prescribed colchicine to a patient. Which question would the nurse ask the patient before administering the therapy to ensure drug safety?

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient in the third trimester who has joint pain due to gouty arthritis. Which drug should be prescribed to this patient?

A geriatric patient is hospitalized for the treatment of chronic salicylate intoxication. Which symptom associated with chronic salicylate intoxication is likely to be observed in the patient?

Which nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) is prescribed for the patient with myocardial infarction?

Which nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) may cause Reye’s syndrome in children with viral illnesses or fever?

A patient with gout asks the nurse about the mechanism of action of antigout drugs. Which statement would the nurse make to the patient?

Which assessment finding indicates that the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug has been effective?

Which dose of salicylate can cause severe toxicity in a patient?

Which drug is the recommended nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) medication for a patient with diabetic neuropathy?

Which medication used for the treatment of gout inhibits the metabolism, mobility, and chemotaxis of polymorphonuclear leukocytes?

Which drug is indicated for the treatment of gout because of its ability to inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase?

Which usage is true for ketorolac (Toradol)?

Which information is true about probenecid?

Which example related to the use of aspirin relates to the "evaluation" step of the nursing process?

Which is a side effect of chondroitin?

Which patient may be an unsuitable candidate for the administration of celecoxib?

Which assessment finding in a patient who is on nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy does the nurse report to the primary health care provider?

Which enzyme plays an important role in the conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes?

Which condition is the most common symptom of chronic salicylate intoxication in adults?

The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I can’t take aspirin. It makes my stomach hurt." Which response would the nurse make to the patient?

Which dietary supplement can be given to a patient for treatment of osteoarthritis?

Which category of medications increases the ulcerogenic effect of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

A patient is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin for joint pain management. Which statement does the nurse make to the patient while administering enteric-coated aspirin?

A patient has been taking aspirin for chronic pain. The patient states that the pain is not relieved with 650 mg of aspirin every 4 hours. Which instruction would the nurse give the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has gout and is prescribed indomethacin 650 mg and febuxostat 40 mg. The nurse reports to the primary health care provider that the patient has symptoms of mild nonsalicylate intoxication. Which prescription does the primary health care provider give to the patient?

A patient is prescribed celecoxib for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which instruction does the nurse give to the patient for safe administration of the drug?

Which assessment finding in a patient taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) requires immediate intervention?

Which drug causes fewer gastrointestinal adverse effects and is derived from enolic acid?

A patient is prescribed allopurinol to treat gout. The nurse is educating the patient about administration of the drug. Which intervention does the nurse suggest to the patient to ensure safe administration of the drug?

Which statement describes the advantage of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors over nonspecific nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) drugs?

A patient with gout is prescribed aspirin. Which condition in the patient’s medical history will cause the nurse to be concerned?

The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child who has a fever. After checking the laboratory reports, the nurse finds that the child has influenza B. Which medication would the nurse expect to be included in the care plan?

A patient develops black stools, bleeding around the gums, and very small red-brown spots on the body after taking a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug to relieve joint pain. The nurse would contact the health care provider to request which test?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has juvenile arthritis. The patient is prescribed ibuprofen. Long-term use of ibuprofen may cause severe gastrointestinal ulcers. Which other drug to prevent gastrointestinal ulcers does the nurse expect in the prescription?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has pain in multiple joints and has been prescribed indomethacin. When reviewing the laboratory reports of the patient, the nurse finds that the patient has hyperuricemia and deposition of sodium urate crystals in the synovial fluid. Which drug does the nurse expect to be added to the patient’s regimen?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has symptoms of acute toxicity due to an overdose of immediate-release ibuprofen, which was administered 1 hour earlier. Which is the appropriate action in this situation?

The nurse is assessing an older adult who has rheumatoid arthritis and has been prescribed cyclosporine. While obtaining a medical history, the nurse learns that the patient is taking ibuprofen for pain relief. Which side effect does the nurse anticipate in the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has just had a myocardial infarction and who also has a history of peptic ulcer disease. While reviewing the prescription, the nurse finds that the patient is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. Which drug should be used as an alternative to aspirin to prevent the recurrence of peptic ulcers?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking aspirin to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse learns that the patient uses a ginkgo supplement. Which adverse effect will the nurse expect in the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has severe joint pain. The patient takes angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for hypertension. Which medicine does the nurse expect to be added in the prescription for pain relief?

While interviewing a pregnant patient, the nurse learns that the patient takes aspirin for pain relief. Which appropriate suggestion does the nurse give to the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has Reye’s syndrome. Which symptom will the nurse expect to find in this patient?

The nurse is educating a patient about aspirin administration and its side effects. Which response by the patient indicates effective learning?

The nurse is caring for a child who has Reye’s syndrome. Which order will the nurse expect to implement?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has salicylate intoxication. Which sign and symptom will the nurse expect to find in the patient?

The nurse is educating a patient who has gout. Which statement by the patient indicates effective learning?

For which condition are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) prescribed?

Which condition is an adverse effect of celecoxib?

Which phrase describes the use of the Done nomogram tool?

When is the risk for renal toxicity due to the administration of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increased?

Which symptom is likely to be found in patients with aspirin triad?

A patient who has gouty arthritis is prescribed febuxostat. The nurse would assess the patient for which condition before administering the medication?

Which drug has abortifacient properties and is avoided in pregnant women?

Which patient condition is contraindicated for administration of aspirin?

Which medication causes leukopenia by inhibiting cell mitosis?

Which adverse effect is associated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which adverse effect should be predicted if the patient is administered bisphosphonates and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) together?