Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The client has been prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) by the healthcare provider. However, the client is not sure about the uses of aspirin. What of the following are the appropriate indications for aspirin? (Select All That Apply.).
Correct answer
B,C
Rationale
The correct answers are B (Inflammation suppression) and C (Dysmenorrhea). Aspirin is commonly used for its anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also effective in treating dysmenorrhea, which is menstrual pain.
Choice A (Hypoglycemia) is incorrect because aspirin does not play a role in treating low blood sugar. Choice D (Hypokalemia) is also incorrect as aspirin is not used to treat low potassium levels.
Choice A (Hypoglycemia) is incorrect because aspirin does not play a role in treating low blood sugar. Choice D (Hypokalemia) is also incorrect as aspirin is not used to treat low potassium levels.