A young man has been diagnosed with hemophilia and the nurse is ...

[CharlieWard]

A young man has been diagnosed with hemophilia and the nurse is planning his discharge teaching and includes what teaching point?
 
  A) Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild pain
  B) Preventing trauma to the body
  C) Receiving IV factor VIII therapy at home
  D) Understanding the condition is an X-linked recessive disorder

Question 2

What medication would the nurse question if ordered for a pediatric patient?
 
  A) Amikacin
  B) Cefazolin
  C) Streptomycin
  D) Levofloxacin

[krakiolit]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The nurse's thorough patient teaching must include the name of the drug, dosage prescribed, measures to avoid adverse effects, warning signs of problems, and the need for periodic monitoring and evaluation. Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive disorder that primarily affects males. Approximately 90 of persons with hemophilia produce insufficient quantities of the factor VIII. The prevention of trauma is important in people with hemophilia. The other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Fluoroquinolones are contraindicated in patients who are younger than 18 years of age. Levofloxacin is the only fluoroquinolone among the answer options and is contraindicated for pediatric patients under age 18.

[CharlieWard]

Thank you!

[krakiolit]

Always glad to help...