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deesands · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After an older adult falls, the nurse suspects the development of a subdural hematoma based on which finding(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Increasing irritability
b. Complaint of a dull headache
c. Frequent nodding off in chair during the day
d. Focal seizures
e. Staggering gait

Question 2

Which medication(s) may cause aplastic anemia? (Select all that apply.)

a. Antimetabolite cancer drugs
b. Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin)
c. Oral contraception drugs
d. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
e. Sulfonamides

kusterl · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Increasing irritability and complaint of headache as well as changing level of consciousness are signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Seizures and staggering gait are not specifically indica-tive of subdural hematoma.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
Antimetabolite cancer drugs, phenylbutazone (Butazolidin), chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin), and sulfonamides may cause aplastic anemia. Oral contraceptives are not known to cause aplastic anemia.