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K@ · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older client with osteoarthritis is discussing pain relief with a nurse. The client has been advised to take

acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. Instructions should include which of the following information?

A) Excessive acetaminophen can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
B) The maximum amount of acetaminophen ingested should not exceed 4 grams in a 24-hour period.
C) Acetaminophen cannot be used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
D) Taking acetaminophen around-the-clock will slow the progression of osteoarthritis.

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed the preferred treatment for hyperthyroidism. About which treatment will the nurse instruct the patient?

1. Partial thyroidectomy
2. Ingestion of radioactive sodium iodine 131I
3. Combination treatment with Synthroid and amiodarone
4. Large doses of propylthiouracil (PTU) and intravenous propranolol

Kedrick2014 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Surgical removal is reserved for patients with symptoms too severe for treatment with radioactive iodine or nodules suspicious for malignancy.