Chapter 15 Nonopioid Analgesics- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Chapter 15  Nonopioid Analgesics- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following should a nurse recognize as a property of the Ibuprofen (Motrin)? Select all that apply:
A)
Anti-Inflammatory
B)
Analgesic
C)
Antipruritic
D)
Antipyretic
E)
Antibacterial

2.
It is important for the nurse to recognize medications from a class of medications. Which of the following are classified as NSAIDs? Select all that apply:
A)
Eletriptan (Relpax)
B)
Aspirin (Ecotrin)
C)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
D)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
E)
Ibuprofen (Motrin)

3.
Nurses need to understand the basic mechanism of how a drug exerts its effects. Which of the following are mechanisms by which NSAIDs elicit their effects? Select all that apply:
A)
Inhibition of prostaglandins
B)
Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1
C)
Synthesis of cyclooxygenase-2
D)
Synthesis of cyclooxygenase-3
E)
Inhibition of platelet aggregation

4.
NSAIDs can be used in the treatment of which of the following conditions? Select all that apply:
A)
Osteoarthritis
B)
Fever
C)
Rheumatoid arthritis
D)
Severe postoperative pain
E)
Primary dysmenorrhea

5.
While caring for a client taking NSAIDs, a nurse should monitor which of the following renal adverse effects? Select all that apply:
A)
Oliguria
B)
Dysuria
C)
Hematuria
D)
Glucosuria
E)
Polyuria

Answer Key

1.
A, B, D
2.
C, E
3.
A, B
4.
A, B, C, E
5.
A, B, C, E