The nurse is caring for a patient with ulcerative colitis. New orders are received for Anaflex (salsalate) orally TID. The nurse recognizes the patient cannot received this drug due to an allergy to which of the following?
A) Meperidine
B) Sulfa
C) Penicillin
D) Aspirin

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Anaflex (salsalate) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that contains a salicylate, which is also found in aspirin. Therefore, the patient's allergy to aspirin contraindicates the use of Anaflex. Meperidine, sulfa, and penicillin are unrelated to salsalate and would not contraindicate its use.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis