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After the nurse has finished teaching a 68-year-old patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right hip about how to manage the OA, which patient statement indicates a need for more teaching?
 
  a. I can take glucosamine to help decrease my knee pain.
  b. I will take 1 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours.
  c. I will take a shower in the morning to help relieve stiffness.
  d. I can use a cane to decrease the pressure and pain in my hip.

Question 2

The nurse will anticipate the need to teach a 57-year-old patient who has osteoarthritis (OA) about which medication?
 
  a. Adalimumab (Humira)
  b. Prednisone (Deltasone)
  c. Capsaicin cream (Zostrix)
  d. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
No more than 4 g of acetaminophen should be taken daily to avoid liver damage. The other patient statements are correct and indicate good understanding of OA management.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Capsaicin cream blocks the transmission of pain impulses and is helpful for some patients in treating OA. The other medications would be used for patients with RA.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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