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karlynnae · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A boy has arrived home after experiencing his first outdoor camping trip with his Boy Scout troupe. Upon arrival at home, he is very uncomfortable and scratching at a rash.

It appears that he contacted poison ivy and that it has spread to many areas on his body. The nurse in the clinic will likely prescribe which of the following treatment measures for this child? Select all that apply.
A)
Prescription for corticosteroids.
B)
Cool showers especially right before bedtime.
C)
Over-the-counter antihistamines.
D)
Occlusive ointments with high petroleum content.

Question 2

The infant of a family that has recently immigrated to the United States from South Asia has been diagnosed with rickets.

Bone density scanning would yield which of the following characterizations of the infant's bones?
A)
The child's bones are far softer than those of healthy children.
B)
The infant has bones that are brittle and susceptible to breakage.
C)
The child's bones lack bone matrix and prevent weight bearing.
D)
The child's bones are oversized due to insufficient osteoclasts.

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A, B, C

Feedback:

Most treatment measures for pruritus are nonspecific. Rubbing using the entire hand helps prevent scratching. Because vasodilation tends to increase itching, cold applications may provide relief. Cool showers before bed may be helpful. Topical corticosteroids may be helpful in some cases. However, systemic antihistamines and corticosteroids may be indicated for people with severe pruritus. Occlusive dressings are thick creams that contain petroleum and can act as a barrier to prevent water loss from the skin. They usually are prescribed for dry skin.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Rickets is characterized by soft bones that are undermineralized. Bone matrix is not lacking, and the bones tend not to be brittle. Osteoclast deficiency does not underlie rickets.