Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
Oral glucocorticoids promote bone loss in premenopausal women. This statement best demonstrates understanding.
Glucocorticoids increase glucose levels and may be taken with milk; further teaching is needed.
Oral glucocorticoids do not promote bone loss in postmenopausal women, but they do in premenopausal women; further teaching is needed.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
For treatment of allergic rhinitis, antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, are most effective when taken prophylactically and are less helpful when the symptoms appear. This statement indicates that further teaching is required.
Diphenhydramine is effective against sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal itching. It does not reduce nasal congestion. No further teaching is required.
The most common complaint with antihistamines is sedation, which often occurs with first-generation antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine. No further teaching is required.
Anticholinergic side effects, such as constipation, urinary retention, and dry mouth, commonly occur with first-generation antihistamines. No further teaching is required.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
The correct statement about hormones-insulin and glucagon
Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine.
The nurse begins the general survey