A client has just had an endoscopic procedure at the gastroenterologist to rule out a hiatal hernia. She was administered a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) as a muscle relaxant during the procedure. Upon recovery, what should the healthcare practitioner watch for regarding serious possible side effects? 

Patients with which respiratory condition may manifest a sensitivity to aspirin and other NSAIDs? 

What is a crucial point to review with a patient taking a bisphosphonate? 

Combining salicylates and alcohol increases the risk of ____________________.

Which drug may potentiate the possibility of bleeding when taking NSAIDs? 

NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and Cox-2 Inhibitors are all used to treat _________________________.

What is a "silent" side effect commonly associated with prolonged NSAID use? 

Potentiation of skeletal muscle relaxants may occur with which of the following? 

The beneficial effects of NSAIDs are brought about by which action? 

What medication is used for short periods in acute injuries for pain and spasms? 

Which category of medications is used only by medical personnel during procedures to paralyze muscles? 

Which of the following are nonhormonal agents that act directly to inhibit bone reabsorption? 

Which of the following patient education information is TRUE regarding the use of NSAIDS? 

Most muscle relaxant drugs achieve results through direct effects on skeletal muscle.

NMBAs may only be used by trained medical professionals with resuscitation equipment available. 

COX-2 inhibitors may increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

Osteoporosis most commonly affects older males. 

Potentiation of skeletal muscle relaxants may occur with which of the following? 

Salicylates are included in the category of NSAIDs

Soma, Flexeril, and Robaxin are examples of what drug category?