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Sufayan.ah

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A 49-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to begin treatment with glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?
 
  a. Recommendation to drink at least 4 L of fluid daily
  b. Need to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery
  c. How to draw up and administer injections of the medication
  d. Use of contraceptive methods other than oral contraceptives

Question 2

Which information about a 60-year-old patient with MS indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the prescribed dose of dalfampridine (Ampyra)?
 
  a. The patient has relapsing-remitting MS.
  b. The patient walks a mile a day for exercise.
  c. The patient complains of pain with neck flexion.
  d. The patient has an increased serum creatinine level.


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samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Copaxone is administered by self-injection. Oral contraceptives are an appropriate choice for birth control. There is no need to avoid driving or drink large fluid volumes when taking glatiramer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Dalfampridine should not be given to patients with impaired renal function. The other information will not impact whether the dalfampridine should be administered.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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