ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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A patient is taking aspirin to help prevent myocardial infarction and is experiencing moderate gastrointestinal upset. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss changing from aspirin to which drug?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Celecoxib (Celebrex). Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor, which is less likely to cause gastrointestinal upset compared to traditional NSAIDs like aspirin. This change would help manage the patient's moderate gastrointestinal symptoms while still providing antiplatelet effects for myocardial infarction prevention.
Option B: Enteric-coated aspirin would not address the gastrointestinal upset as it still carries the risk of causing stomach irritation. Option C: Nabumetone is a traditional NSAID and can also cause gastrointestinal side effects. Option D: A COX-2 inhibitor is too broad; specifically, celecoxib is preferred for its cardiovascular safety profile.
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