Question

a nurse is collecting data from a client who is asking about taking celecoxib for treatment of joint pain. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a contraindication to receiving celecoxib?
hyperglycemia
allergy to penicillin
history of myocardial infarction
peptic ulcer disease

Explanation:

Celecoxib is a non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a cyclooxygenase - 2 (COX - 2) inhibitor. A history of myocardial infarction is a contraindication for celecoxib as COX - 2 inhibitors can increase the risk of cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction. Hyperglycemia is not a contraindication for celecoxib. Allergy to penicillin is not related to celecoxib contraindication as celecoxib is not a penicillin - related drug. Peptic ulcer disease is a concern with non - selective NSAIDs, but celecoxib (a COX - 2 inhibitor) has less risk for peptic ulcer compared to non - selective NSAIDs, and a history of myocardial infarction is a more direct contraindication.

Answer:

C. History of myocardial infarction