NSG 6005 week 7 quiz with correct answers
Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the
following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? - ANSWER-low-dose colchicine
Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes - ANSW...
Daniel has been on 60mg of prednisone for 10 days to treat a severe asthma exacerbation. It is time to
discontinue the prednisone. How is prednisone discontinued? - ANSWER✔✔-Develop a tapering
schedule to slowly wean Daniel off the prednisone
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are on chronic low-doe prednisone will need co-treatment with
which medications to prevent further adverse effects - ANSWER✔✔-all of the above
Patients who are on or who will be starting chronic corticosteroid therapy need monitoring of -
ANSWER✔✔-serum glucose
Patients who are on chronic long-term corticosteroid therapy need education regarding - ANSWER✔✔-
reporting black tarry stools or abdominal pain
all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs0 have an FDA Black Box Warning regarding -
ANSWER✔✔-potential for causing life-threatening GI bleeds
Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone
(Vicodin). Education when prescribing Vicodin includes: - ANSWER✔✔-He should not take any other
acetaminophen-containing medications
When prescribing NSAIDs a complete drug history should be conducted as NSAIDs interact with these
drugs - ANSWER✔✔-warfarin, an anticoagulant
Josefina is a 2-year-old child with acute otitis media and an upper respiratory infection. Along with an
antibiotic she receives a recommendation to treat the ear pain with ibuprofen. What education would
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