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Title: A patient has used enteric aspirin for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the ... Post by: anatomy66 on Sep 14, 2022 A patient has used enteric aspirin for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the symptoms are now worse and she is given a prescription for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and misoprostol (Cytotec). The patient asks the nurse, “Why am I now taking two pills for arthritis?” What is the nurse’s best response? ▸ “Cytotec will also reduce the symptoms of your arthritis.” ▸ “Cytotec helps the action of the NSAID so that it will work better.” ▸ “Cytotec reduces the mucous secretions in the stomach, which reduces gastric irritation.” ▸ “Cytotec may help to prevent gastric ulcers that may occur in patients taking NSAIDs.” Title: A patient has used enteric aspirin for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the ... Post by: hemmatmahdi12 on Sep 14, 2022 Content hidden
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