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bobthebuilder

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16. A child is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which agent would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
 
  A) Mineralocorticoid
  B) Methimazole
  C) Levothyroxine
  D) Dexamethasone

Question 2

After teaching the mother about follow-up immunizations for her daughter, who received the varicella vaccine at age 14 months, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful
 
  when the mother states that a follow-up dose should be given at which time?
 
  A) When the child is 20 to 36 months of age
  B) When the child is 4 to 6 years of age
  C) When the child is 11 to 12 years of age
  D) When the child is 13 to 15 years of age


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Methimazole is an antithyroid drug that is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Mineralocorticoid is used to treat adrenal insufficiency. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism. Dexamethasone is used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
A second dose of varicella vaccine should be given when the child is 4 to 6 years of age. Hepatitis A vaccine should be given to infants at age 12 months, with a repeat dose given in 6 to 12 months. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine should be given to children beginning at age 11 to 12 years, with catch-up doses to begin at 13 to 14 years of age.


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