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Caiter2013

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A nurse is caring for a client recently prescribed an oral antibiotic who is exhibiting signs of dermatologic toxicity. Which assessment findings support dermatologic toxicity?
 
  1. Rash
  2. Itching
  3. Urticaria
  4. Sunburn
  5. Photosensitivity

Question 2

A nurse is planning care for a client taking a medication with the potential to cause bone marrow toxicity. Which interventions exemplify the nurse's role in preventing complications?
 
  1. Assess the client for signs and symptoms of infection.
  2. Assess the client for signs and symptoms of anemia.
  3. Monitor the client for signs and symptoms of fatigue.
  4. Monitor the client for evidence of bruising.
  5. Monitor the client for insomnia.



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mcinincha279

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Rash is a common hypersensitivity response.
Rationale 2: Itching is a common hypersensitivity response.
Rationale 3: Hives are common in a hypersensitive response.
Rationale 4: Certain drugs can cause the skin to be sensitive to the sun, resulting in sunburn.
Rationale 5: Photosensitivity is light-sensitive reaction to medication and is not considered a dermatologic response.
Global Rationale: Rash, itching, and hives are all common hypersensitivity response. Certain drugs can cause the skin to be sensitive to the sun, resulting in sunburn. Photosensitivity is light-sensitive reaction to medication and is not considered a dermatologic response.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Bone marrow toxic drugs can affect the production of white blood cells.
Rationale 2: Bone marrow toxic drugs can affect the production of red blood cells.
Rationale 3: Bone marrow toxic drugs can affect the production of red blood cells.
Rationale 4: Bone marrow toxic drugs can affect the production of platelets.
Rationale 5: Bone marrow toxic drugs do not affect sleep.
Global Rationale: Bone marrow toxic drugs can affect the production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. The affect on the red blood cells can cause fatigue. Bone marrow toxic drugs do not affect sleep.




Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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