Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A 12-year-old boy injured his right knee yesterday during a soccer game. He is brought to the outpatient clinic by his mother. His right knee is painful, swollen, and bruised. During the interview, the nurse learns that the boy has hemophilia A. Which of the following medications would be BEST for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia A increases bleeding risk, so medications like Percodan (A, contains aspirin), ibuprofen (B), and aspirin (C) are contraindicated as they impair clotting. Codeine (D) is a safe analgesic for moderate to severe pain in this population.
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