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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nursing student is performing an otoscopic examination on her patient. In assessing the tympanic membrane, the student assesses for what normal findings in appearance? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Light red
  b. Pearly gray
  c. Shiny
  d. Translucent

Question 2

A patient with a history of seizures who takes phenytoin is at risk for which oral problem?
 
  a. Dryness of the mouth
  b. Bitter taste
  c. Demineralization of the tooth enamel
  d. Gingival hyperplasia


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Normally, the tympanic membrane is pearly gray, shiny, and translucent. Changes in the appearance arise from abnormalities such as otitis media, which can cause a red, bulging membrane and the presence of pressure equalization tubes in young patients with chronic ear infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia. Medications such as atropine cause dry mouth. Bitter taste can result from drugs such as docusate sodium, a stool softener. Phenytoin does not cause demineralization of the tooth enamel.


yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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