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CQXA

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An older adult patient reports ringing in the ears. What additional data should the nurse gather to help determine the cause of the patient's problem?
 
  a. History of ear surgery
  b. Use of prescription medications
  c. Exercise and sleep patterns
  d. Nutritional status, especially protein intake

Question 2

A patient's chart contains an assessment of tophi and podagr
 
  a. What medication does the nurse plan to educate the patient on?
  a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
  b. Colchicine (Colcrys)
  c. Levadopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
  d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Tinnitus can be a result of damage to inner structures caused by the toxic effect of certain drugs. The other assessment findings are not as important for this problem.

Answer to Question 2

A
This patient has manifestations of chronic gout, which is treated with allopurinol. Colchicine is for acute attacks. Sinemet is for Parkinson disease. Ibuprofen may or may not be needed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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