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scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An older adult who resides in a long-term care facility has been diagnosed with oral candidiasis (thrush). When considering factors that may have contributed to this health problem, the nurse should prioritize which of the following?

A) The resident recently completed a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
B) The resident takes metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
C) The resident has been using OTC skin emollients several times a day.
D) The resident was immunized against the influenza virus 1 week ago.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with high blood pressure. Which of the following events occurs in a patient with hypertension?

A) The kidneys excrete more fluid in response to increased blood pressure.
B) Fluid loss increases blood volume in the patient with hypertension.
C) Decreased blood volume increases blood pressure.
D) Cardiac output increases and in turn causes an increase in blood pressure.

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Oral candidiasis (thrush) involves mucous membranes of the mouth. It often occurs as a superinfection after the use of broad-spectrum systemic antibiotics. Oral antihyperglycemics, skin emollients, and vaccinations do not contribute to thrush.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
When arterial blood pressure is elevated, the kidneys excrete more fluid. The loss of fluid will reduce, not increase, blood volume. The decreased blood volume will decrease cardiac output. The decreased cardiac output decreases blood pressure.