Explain the connection between B.M diagnosis of peptic ulcer and aspirin
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Explain the connection between B.M diagnosis of peptic ulcer and aspirin
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B.M, an 82 year old male has been taken 650 mg of aspirin four times a day for 6 months to alleviate chronic symptoms of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. Four weeks ago, B.M was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. The provider immediately discontinued the daily aspirin and prescribed celecoxib.
Explain the connection between B.M diagnosis of peptic ulcer and aspirin.
What are the nursing considerations and patient teaching for aspirin?
Explain why the provider switched B.M to celecoxib.
What are the nursing considerations and patient teaching for celecoxib?
What are the advantages of cox 2 inhibitors compared to aspirin? Compared to other NSAIDs?
Would ibuprofen be an appropriate medication for B.M? Explain your answer.
Explain the unique characteristics of aspirin as compared to ibuprofen.
