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,Question 1
What medication should be administered to a client with hyperparathyroidism and a serum calcium level of
13 mg/dL?
Correct Answer
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Question 2
What is the normal serum calcium level range?
Correct Answer
8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL
Question 3
Which food item should a mother administer with oral iron supplements for a child with iron deficiency
anemia?
Correct Answer
Orange juice
Question 4
Why is orange juice recommended with iron supplements?
Correct Answer
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body.
Question 5
What indicates systemic toxicity from salicylic acid in a client with psoriasis?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus
Question 6
What are some symptoms of salicylism due to salicylic acid toxicity?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances.
Question 7
When should chemical sunscreens be applied for maximum effectiveness?
Correct Answer
At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
Question 8
What should a nurse inform a client about the discomfort caused by mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)?
Correct Answer
The discomfort and burning are normal reactions.
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,Question 9
What is mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) used for?
Correct Answer
To treat burns and reduce bacteria in avascular tissues.
Question 10
What is the appropriate nursing action if a client complains of discomfort while using mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Inform the client that this is normal.
Question 11
What should the nurse monitor for when a burn client is receiving topical mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Signs of systemic effects.
Question 12
What is the primary action of calcitonin in treating hypercalcemia?
Correct Answer
It decreases plasma calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption.
Question 13
What should be avoided in patients with hypercalcemia?
Correct Answer
Large doses of vitamin D.
Question 14
What is the effect of milk on iron absorption?
Correct Answer
Milk may affect the absorption of iron.
Question 15
What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption?
Correct Answer
It enhances the absorption of iron.
Question 16
What are the possible side effects of salicylic acid toxicity?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances.
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, Question 17
What is the rationale for applying sunscreen before swimming?
Correct Answer
Sunscreens need time to penetrate the skin for effectiveness.
Question 18
What is the significance of reapplying sunscreen?
Correct Answer
All sunscreens should be reapplied after swimming or sweating.
Question 19
What is the main purpose of topical mafenide acetate in burn treatment?
Correct Answer
To reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues.
Question 20
What is the correct response if a client experiences local discomfort from mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Inform the client that this is a normal reaction.
Question 21
What is the expected outcome of administering calcitonin to a client with hyperparathyroidism?
Correct Answer
Lowering the serum calcium concentration.
Question 22
What should the nurse do if a child is prescribed oral iron supplements?
Correct Answer
Instruct the mother to administer it with orange juice.
Question 23
What is the primary indication for using salicylic acid in dermatology?
Correct Answer
Treatment of psoriasis.
Question 24
What is hyperventilation and why should it be monitored in clients receiving mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Hyperventilation is an increased rate of breathing that can indicate an acid-base imbalance due to
mafenide acetate's suppression of renal excretion of acid. It should be monitored and the medication
discontinued if it occurs.
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,Question 1
What medication should be administered to a client with hyperparathyroidism and a serum calcium level of
13 mg/dL?
Correct Answer
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Question 2
What is the normal serum calcium level range?
Correct Answer
8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL
Question 3
Which food item should a mother administer with oral iron supplements for a child with iron deficiency
anemia?
Correct Answer
Orange juice
Question 4
Why is orange juice recommended with iron supplements?
Correct Answer
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body.
Question 5
What indicates systemic toxicity from salicylic acid in a client with psoriasis?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus
Question 6
What are some symptoms of salicylism due to salicylic acid toxicity?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances.
Question 7
When should chemical sunscreens be applied for maximum effectiveness?
Correct Answer
At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
Question 8
What should a nurse inform a client about the discomfort caused by mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)?
Correct Answer
The discomfort and burning are normal reactions.
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,Question 9
What is mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) used for?
Correct Answer
To treat burns and reduce bacteria in avascular tissues.
Question 10
What is the appropriate nursing action if a client complains of discomfort while using mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Inform the client that this is normal.
Question 11
What should the nurse monitor for when a burn client is receiving topical mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Signs of systemic effects.
Question 12
What is the primary action of calcitonin in treating hypercalcemia?
Correct Answer
It decreases plasma calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption.
Question 13
What should be avoided in patients with hypercalcemia?
Correct Answer
Large doses of vitamin D.
Question 14
What is the effect of milk on iron absorption?
Correct Answer
Milk may affect the absorption of iron.
Question 15
What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption?
Correct Answer
It enhances the absorption of iron.
Question 16
What are the possible side effects of salicylic acid toxicity?
Correct Answer
Tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances.
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, Question 17
What is the rationale for applying sunscreen before swimming?
Correct Answer
Sunscreens need time to penetrate the skin for effectiveness.
Question 18
What is the significance of reapplying sunscreen?
Correct Answer
All sunscreens should be reapplied after swimming or sweating.
Question 19
What is the main purpose of topical mafenide acetate in burn treatment?
Correct Answer
To reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues.
Question 20
What is the correct response if a client experiences local discomfort from mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Inform the client that this is a normal reaction.
Question 21
What is the expected outcome of administering calcitonin to a client with hyperparathyroidism?
Correct Answer
Lowering the serum calcium concentration.
Question 22
What should the nurse do if a child is prescribed oral iron supplements?
Correct Answer
Instruct the mother to administer it with orange juice.
Question 23
What is the primary indication for using salicylic acid in dermatology?
Correct Answer
Treatment of psoriasis.
Question 24
What is hyperventilation and why should it be monitored in clients receiving mafenide acetate?
Correct Answer
Hyperventilation is an increased rate of breathing that can indicate an acid-base imbalance due to
mafenide acetate's suppression of renal excretion of acid. It should be monitored and the medication
discontinued if it occurs.
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