Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Full-length
A client comes to the clinic complaining of epigastric pain. The client reportedly takes several nonprescription over-the-counter medications on a regular basis. Which drug identified by the nurse is most likely related to the client's current complaint?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known to irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal issues, including epigastric pain, especially with regular use.