A patient has been diagnosed with severe atopic dermatitis and ...

[dollx]

A patient has been diagnosed with severe atopic dermatitis and treatment with tacrolimus (Protopic) ointment has been deemed necessary. When planning this patient's care, the nurse should ensure that the patient has been informed of what risk?
 
  A) Risk of chemical burn injury
  B) Increased risk of developing psoriasis or type IV hypersensitivity
  C) Risk of opportunistic fungal infection that may become systemic
  D) Increased risks of skin cancer and lymphoma

Question 2

A patient has had multiple blood pressure readings that indicate he has hypertension. How is hypertension defined?
 
  A) Systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg
  B) Systolic pressure above 160 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 110 mm Hg
  C) Systolic pressure above 130 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 95 mm Hg
  D) Systolic pressure above 150 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 100 mm Hg

[beccamahon]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Tacrolimus has a black box warning about a possible increased risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. It is not noted to cause fungal infections, psoriasis, or chemical burn injuries.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg on multiple blood pressure measurements. The blood pressure of 160/110 mm Hg is considered hypertensive but does not define hypertension. The blood pressure of 130/95 mm Hg is hypertensive but does not define hypertension. The blood pressure of 150/100 mm Hg is hypertensive but does not define hypertension.

[dollx]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[beccamahon]

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