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dmcintosh

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A clinic patient was started on leflunomide. The nurse expects this medication will have which effect?
 
  a. It will decrease joint movement at first.
  b. It will cause the patient to feel flushed.
  c. It will reduce symptoms and slow joint damage.
  d. It will increase fluid in the joints.

Question 2

A 67-year-old patient who weighs 285 pounds comes to the doctor's office with a history of progressive onset of pain in her knees and hips. The doctor may tell her what about her treatment?
 
  a. Nothing can be done for her because of her weight.
  b. She should take two aspirins and call him in the morning.
  c. She should take two aspirins four to six times per day.
  d. The pain can be resolved by diet and exercise.

Question 3

A frail 67-year-old nursing-home patient is brought to the clinic for a barium enema. For the next few days following the procedure, he fails to have any bowel movements. The nurse anticipates the physician will probably order which treatment?
 
  a. Saline laxative
  b. Antispasmodic to increase peristalsis
  c. Emetic to relieve pressure
  d. Stool softener


jliusyl

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

ANS: C
Leflunomide is used to reduce signs and symptoms and slow structural damage in joints.

Answer to Question 2

Sent you a PM please check your forum inbox. Thank you

Answer to Question 3

ANS: A
Saline laxatives are used to cleanse the bowel in preparation for, or following, endoscopic or colonoscopic examination, x-ray studies, or surgery.


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dmcintosh

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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