Author Question: A child is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications will be prescribed for ... (Read 20 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A child is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications will be prescribed for the patient to be taken prior to consuming food?

A) Cholestyramine (Questran)
B) Cephalexin (Keflex)
C) Vitamin D
D) Pancrelipase (Cotazyme)

Question 2

A child has received a diagnosis of Addison's disease, and the nurse is providing health education to the child's family around hormone replacement therapy.

When planning this child's care, the nurse should know that hormone replacement therapy constitutes a risk for what nursing diagnosis? A) Latex allergic response
B) Deficient fluid volume
C) Delayed growth and development
D) Impaired gas exchange

raili21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Hydrocortisone may affect growth velocity. It is unlikely to affect allergy response, or respiration. Fluid volume excess, not deficit, is a possibility.