Author Question: A client has been prescribed an IM vitamin D supplement. Which supplement does the nurse anticipate ... (Read 143 times)

awywial · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A client has been prescribed an IM vitamin D supplement. Which supplement does the nurse anticipate will be administered?

1. Calcitriol (Calcijex)
2. Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate)
3. Calcifediol (Calderol)
4. Ergocalciferol (Deltalin)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with arthritis. The client would like to explore the use of an inexpensive natural alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs. Which remedy would the nurse recommend?

1. Chondroitin
2. Glucosamine sulfate
3. Echinacea
4. Black cohosh

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Calcitriol (Calcijex) is given PO.
Rationale 2: Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) is not a vitamin D supplement.
Rationale 3: Calcifediol (Calderol) is given PO.
Rationale 4: Ergocalciferol (Deltalin) is given PO or IM.

Global Rationale: Ergocalciferol (Deltalin) is given PO or IM. Calcitriol (Calcijex) is given PO. Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) is not a vitamin D supplement. Calcifediol (Calderol) is given PO.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Chondroitin sulfate is a dietary supplement that forms part of the matrix between cartilage cells, and is usually combined with glucosamine in specific arthritis formulas.
Rationale 2: Glucosamine sulfate is a natural substance that is an important building block of cartilage. With aging, glucosamine is lost with the natural thinning of cartilage. Although reliable long-term studies are not available, glucosamine is marketed as a safe and inexpensive alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rationale 3: Echinacea is used as an immune system booster.
Rationale 4: Black cohosh has been reported to help with menopausal symptoms.

Global Rationale: Glucosamine sulfate is a natural substance that is an important building block of cartilage. With aging, glucosamine is lost with the natural thinning of cartilage. Although reliable long-term studies are not available, glucosamine is marketed as a safe and inexpensive alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs. Chondroitin sulfate is another dietary supplement which forms part of the matrix between cartilage cells, and is usually combined with glucosamine in specific arthritis formulas. Echinacea is used as immune system booster. Black cohosh has been reported to help with menopausal symptoms.