« previous next »

Author Question: A client is scheduled for x-rays of the long bones. The nurse realizes this diagnostic test is ... (Read 58 times)

fahad

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is scheduled for x-rays of the long bones. The nurse realizes this diagnostic test is useful to help diagnose a disorder of the:
 
  1. pituitary gland.
  2. pancreas.
  3. thyroid gland.
  4. adrenal gland.

Question 2

A client, diagnosed with an ankle sprain, is prescribed ibuprofen to control pain and inflammation. What instruction should the client receive concerning this medication?
 
  1. Bleeding is not a problem with this medication.
  2. Take on an empty stomach to maximize its effect.
  3. Take with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
  4. Wear sunscreen if outside to prevent a burn.


britb2u

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1
X-rays of the long bones is used to help diagnose disorders of the pituitary gland. This test is not used to diagnose disorders of the pancreas, thyroid, or adrenal glands.

Answer to Question 2

3
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs should be taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation. Ibuprofen does not increase photosensitivity; however, bleeding can be a problem when taking ibuprofen.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Blue whale skeleton, outside the Long Marine Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz Blue whale skeleton, outside the Long Marine Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Local/long distance cell Signaling Local/long distance cell Signaling
Procedures for Diagnostic Tests Related to the Digestive System Procedures for Diagnostic Tests Related to the Digestive System
Three Pieces of the Long-Term Weight-Loss Puzzle Diet Three Pieces of the Long-Term Weight-Loss Puzzle Diet
Taste Test Taste Test
A reciprocal translocation involving the long arms of chromosomes A reciprocal translocation involving the long arms of chromosomes
Video: Interview with Person who has Schizophrenia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library