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Title: An 80-year-old patient has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn) for osteoarthritis for 6 months. The ... Post by: Runner343 on Jan 25, 2018 An 80-year-old patient has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn) for osteoarthritis for 6 months. The patient reports adequate pain relief but complains of feeling tired. The primary care NP will order:
a. liver function tests. b. a serum potassium level. c. a complete blood count (CBC). d. a creatinine clearance and urinalysis. Title: An 80-year-old patient has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn) for osteoarthritis for 6 months. The ... Post by: pixiesugarsocks on Jan 25, 2018 C
Elderly patients are more susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs, especially slow GI bleeds leading to anemia (manifested as fatigue, lethargy). Patients complaining of fatigue should have a CBC to evaluate for anemia. |