The nurse is providing teaching about topical medications for a group of patients who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of these medications will the nurse discuss minimizing systemic adverse effects?

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Capsaicin is a topical medication that does not have systemic adverse effects because it is applied directly to the affected joint. The other options (ketoprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib) are oral medications that can have systemic adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, renal dysfunction, and cardiovascular events, among others.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching About Topical Medications for a Group