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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The parent of an 18-month-old toddler calls the clinic to report that the child has vomited 5 times that day. The nurse determines that the child has had three wet diapers in the past 6 hours. What will the nurse recommend for this child?
 
  a. Administering an OTC antiemetic medication such as diphenhydramine
  b. Giving frequent, small amounts of Pedialyte
  c. Keeping the child NPO until vomiting subsides
  d. Taking the child to the emergency department for IV fluids

Question 2

A patient will begin taking rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor) to treat hyperlipidemia. The patient asks the nurse how to take the medication for best effect. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Increase your fluid intake while taking this medication.
  b. Stop taking the medication if you develop muscle aches.
  c. Take the medication with food to improve absorption.
  d. You may increase dietary fat while taking this medication.


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sarah_brady415

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

ANS: B
The child is not dehydrated as evidenced by adequate wet diapers, so nonpharmacologic measures, such as oral fluids, are recommended. Antiemetics are not recommended unless dehydration occurs. Intravenous fluids are given when dehydration is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients taking antihyperlipidemics should be advised to increase fluid intake. It is not necessary to take with food. Patients should never stop taking a statin without consulting the provider. Patients should continue a low-fat diet while taking statins.


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

carojassy25

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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