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Kikoku

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient says to the nurse, I'm scared about a terrorist attack because I live so close to the airport. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
 
  1. Have you thought about moving?
  2. That's silly to be so worried.
  3. What do you have in your home to help you in the event of a terrorist attack?
  4. I would be concerned, too.

Question 2

A patient comes into the clinic with the onset of itching after opening a letter received about a week ago that contained quite a bit of white powder. It is suspected that this patient has had an anthrax exposure.
 
  Which medication can the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for this patient?
 
  1. normal saline solution flush to the skin
  2. ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  3. acetaminophen
  4. Solu-Medrol


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Zebsrer

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The general public looks to nurses for information and trusts that what the nurse advises is true and accurate. The nurse should ask the patient what he or she has prepared in the home should there be a terrorist attack. The nurse should not discount the patient's fears or compound those fears. Moving because of this fear is not realistic, and the suggestion does little to assist the patient at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

On confirmation of anthrax exposure, prophylaxis is initiated with oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or doxycycline (Doxycin) for 60 to100 days. The exposure has already taken place. There is no purpose in cleaning the skin with normal saline. Acetaminophen is used as an antipyretic and analgesic. Solu-Medrol is used to manage allergic reactions and respiratory conditions.


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

AngeliqueG

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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