NSG 6005 week 7 quiz Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs0 have an FDA Black Box Warning regarding - Ans potential for causing life-threatening GI bleeds
Angela is a black woman who has heard that women of African descent do not need to worry about osteoporosis. what education would you provide Angela about her risk - Ans Black women are at risk of developing osteoporosis due to their lower calcium intake as a group
bisphosphonates administration education includes - Ans requiring siting erect for at least 30 minutes afterward
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?
- Ans Develop a tapering schedule to slowly wean Daniel off the prednisone
Dosage changes of conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin) are made at _ intervals. - Ans 6 to 8 weeks
Drugs that increase the risk of osteoporosis developing include - Ans carbamazepine
Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to "get going" each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin. After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would be an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? - Ans Add a H2 blocker such as ranitidine to his therapy
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? - Ans low- dose colchicine
Inadequate Vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by - Ans increasing calcum absorption from the intestine
IV forms of bisphosphonates are used for all the following except: - Ans persons with advancing renal dysfunction
Jamie has fractured his ankle and has received a prescription for acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Education when prescribing Vicodin includes: - Ans He should not take any other acetaminophen-containing medications
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
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