Author Question: Which of the following is true about corticotropin (ACTH)? a. Clients with diabetes taking ACTH ... (Read 148 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which of the following is true about corticotropin (ACTH)?

a. Clients with diabetes taking ACTH may experience a need for an increase in their insulin dosage.
b. ACTH is not a commonly prescribed medication because of severe adverse effects.
c. ACTH can be given orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly.
d. ACTH is the treatment of choice for hyperpituitarism.

Question 2

Nursing assessment of clients taking vasopressin should include:

a. daily weight.
b. hourly intake and output.
c. hourly blood pressure.
d. every-two-hour neurological assessment.

stano32 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is important to consider when caring for clients with DM (diabetes mellitus) prescribed ACTH.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement. It is commonly prescribed to treat hypoparathyroidism.
C Incorrect: This is administered subcutaneously.
D Incorrect: ACTH is used to treat hypopituitarism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Daily weights should be measured.
B Incorrect: Although intake and output should be monitored, it doesn't require this frequent monitoring.
C Incorrect: Although blood pressure should be monitored, it doesn't require this frequent monitoring.
D Incorrect: This is not needed in clients receiving vasopressin.