Nursing homework help
Sally is a 50-year-old female who has been a jogger for several years. She has recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. She has been taking ibuprofen for 3 months but states that “it does not help” and hurts her stomach. The health care provider prescribes celecoxib (Celebrex) 100 mg orally twice a day.
What is the first-line therapy for osteoarthritis and the mechanism of action?
Sally expresses concern about all the recent news about heart problems and celecoxib (Celebrex). What information should be included in a teaching plan to help her understand about taking celecoxib and the benefits and risks? How does the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis work, and how does it work?
Sally is worried about all the news about heart problems and celecoxib that has come out recently (Celebrex)
Ibuprofen and celecoxib are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Explain how they are similar and different.
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