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washai

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is ordered to receive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) for multiple sclerosis. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to protect this client from the side effects of this medication?
 
  a. Implement infection control measures.
  b. Administer antiemetics as needed.
  c. Give laxatives daily and as needed.
  d. Administer acetaminophen q4h.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and is to receive home care. The home care nurse is aware that some drugs are contraindicated with this disease, including:
 
  a. histamine2 blockers.
  b. calcium channel blockers.
  c. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
  d. glucocorticoids.


Brummell1998

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
ACTH may cause immunosuppression, which would warrant protective isolation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Histamine2 blockers are contraindicated for the client who has multiple sclerosis.


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washai

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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