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Styles 12. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed prednisone, a glucocorticoid, for an acute episode of pain. The patient asks the nurse, “Why can’t I be on this forever since it helps the pain so much?” Which statement would be the nurse’s best response? “The medication will cause you ho have a buffalo hump or moon face.” b. “The medication has long-term side effects, such as osteoporosis.” C. “If you continue taking the medication, it may cause an Addisonian crisis.” d. “There are other medications that can be prescribed to help the pain.” a. a. 13. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is taking etodolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The patient is complaining of a headache. Which action should the nurse implement? Administer two aspirins to the patient b. Administer an additional dose of etodolac. Administer one oral narcotic analgesic. d. Administer two acetaminophen tablets. C. 14. A patient diagnosed with an acute gout attack is prescribed allopurinol. Which data indicates the medication is effective? a. The patient has been symptom-free for several days. b. The patient has developed an aversion reaction to alcohol. The serum uric acid levels are within normal limits. d. The patient develops tophi in the joints of the feet. a. 15. A female patient with osteoarthritis tells the clinic nurse she started taking ginkgo biloba. Which action should the nurse take first? Determine what medications the patient is currently taking. b. Praise the patient because this herb helps decrease inflammation. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately that the patient is taking ginkgo. d. Examine why the patient thought she needed to take the herb.
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