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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is admitted to the hospital with weight loss, fatigue, and an enlarged liver, and several diagnostic tests are performed. After reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse educates the patient about the health problem.
 
  1. It sounds like my risk of dying from this is really high.
  2. This disease could just disappear all by itself.
  3. Okay, I am finally going to stop smoking.
  4. I should take my steroids with a meal.

Question 2

A patient who is unable to swim fell into a swimming pool and is diagnosed with pulmonary edema. The physician prescribes furosemide 40 mg slow intravenous push. The medication available is a vial containing 100 mg/10 mL.
 
  How many mL of the medication should the nurse administer?
  Calculate the exact dose.


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

Correct Answer: 1
This patient has developed sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis has a low mortality rate but a relatively high rate of serious disability. It often resolves spontaneously, so treatment is indicated only when symptoms are severe or disabling. Patients should avoid respiratory irritants and stop smoking. The patient should take corticosteroids with food or milk to minimize gastric irritation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


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