Author Question: A child is born with cretinism. What element was lacking in the mother's diet during pregnancy? ... (Read 19 times)

cool · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A child is born with cretinism. What element was lacking in the mother's diet during pregnancy?

A) Potassium
B) Iodine
C) Sodium
D) Magnesium

Question 2

A 22-year-old male patient has been living with Crohn's disease for several years and is experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms. The nurse should anticipate the use of what corticosteroid?

A) Oral fludrocortisone (Florinef)
B) Topical hydrocortisone
C) Oral dexamethasone (Decadron)
D) Oral prednisone

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Cretinism is uncommon in the United States but may occur with a lack of iodine in the mother's diet. A lack of potassium, sodium, and magnesium in the mother's diet will not cause cretinism.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
In moderate Crohn's disease, oral prednisone, 40 mg daily, is usually given until symptoms subside. The other listed corticosteroids are not normally used in the treatment of IBD.