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Which type of traction does the nurse anticipate will be used for an adult patient with a fractured humerus?
 
  a. Bryant's traction
  b. Dunlop's traction
  c. Gallows traction
  d. Buck's extension

Question 2

A patient is prescribed diltiazem tablets, which have an onset of 30 minutes, a peak of 2 to 3 hours, and a duration of 6 to 8 hours. The nurse anticipates that the medication will be prescribed ____________ per day.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Dunlop's traction is a simultaneous horizontal form of Buck's extension to the humerus with an accompanying vertical Buck's extension to the forearm. Bryant's traction (called Gallows in England) is no longer used because of the risk for gravitational vascular draining of the extremities and the possible tourniquet effect of bandages, triggering vasospasms and avascular necrosis. Buck's extension provides temporary immobilization of a hip fracture until ORIF can be performed. It also reduces muscle spasms, contractures, and dislocations and occasionally is used as an interim treatment for lumbosacral muscle spasms that cause low back pain.

Answer to Question 2

3 to 4 times
Duration of action is the length of time during which the medication is present in a concentration great enough to produce a therapeutic effect. A medication with a duration of action of 6 to 8 hours will usually be given 3 to 4 times daily to maintain therapeutic effects.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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