Author Question: A client is being treated for interstitial cystitis. Which of the following medications would not be ... (Read 71 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is being treated for interstitial cystitis. Which of the following medications would not be prescribed for this client?

1. Cortisone acetate (Cortone)
2. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
3. Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
4. Polysulfate sodium (Elmiron)

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a female client might be experiencing intimate partner violence. Which of the following assessment questions can be used to gain more information from the client? (Select all that apply.)

1. In the last year have you been hit, slapped, or physically hurt by someone?
2. Are you currently sexually active?
3. Within the last year has someone made you do something sexual that you did not want to do?
4. Is sex satisfying to you?
5. Are you afraid of your partner or anyone else?
6. Do you have discomfort with intercourse?

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Pimecrolimus (Elidel) is for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The other options are medications that could be prescribed for a client diagnosed with interstitial cystitis.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
To assess if a client might be experiencing intimate partner violence, the nurse can ask the questions: In the last year have you been hit, slapped, or physically hurt by someone?; Within the last year has someone made you do something sexual that you did not want to do?; and Are you afraid of your partner or anyone else? The other choices are questions that are used for a sexual history.