A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (Ml) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medications?
antiplatelet aggregate
analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
The Correct Answer is A
Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect. It prevents aggregation of platelets and hence the formation for the primary platelets plug. This prevent formation of thrombus as a complication of an unstable atherosclerotic plaques.
The other actions of aspirin are not related to MI
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Daily examination monitors for any worsening that requires the attention of the provider
B. citric causes irritation and exacerbation of stomatitis
C. Black tarry stools are a sigh of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and not stomatitis
D. Aspirin is an antiplatelet that could cause bleeding
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. Rationale- Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found on the airways. Beta adrenergic agonists bind on them to stimulate bronchial dilatation relieving obstruction in airway obstructive diseases.
A. Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors are found on the blood vessels
C. Beta receptors are found on the myocardium
D. Dopaminergic receptors are found in the brain
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