The nurse has reinforced medication teaching with a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of these medications, if stated by the patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of symptom control with a medication?

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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to control symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and inflammation. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, morphine is a strong narcotic pain medication, and penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, none of which are commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

The Nurse Has Reinforced Medication Teaching with a Patient Who