RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 639 of 2368

A client who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery two weeks ago is prescribed celecoxib. What should the nurse do?

  1. Give the dose and monitor the client for hypotension after each dose
  2. Give the dose with food to prevent stomach upset and bleeding
  3. Question the order because celecoxib is contraindicated after bypass surgery
  4. Give the dose and monitor the client for hypoglycemia after each dose
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Correct answer: Question the order because celecoxib is contraindicated after bypass surgery

NSAIDs increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events. Celecoxib is contraindicated in clients who recently had coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Celecoxib. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026