NURS 6521 Week 11 Quiz 1 - Answers

Question 1 A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug? A. That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult B. That there is less body surface area to be concerned about C. That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants D. That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an adult 1 points Question 2 A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active, and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes that most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs. A. Monophasic B. Triphasic OC C. Ortho Tri-Cyclen D. Biphasic OC 1 points Question 3 A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient? A.