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torybrooks

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse assesses a client with multiple sclerosis after administering prescribed fingolimod (Gilenya). For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
 
  a. Peripheral edema
  b. Black tarry stools
  c. Bradycardia
  d. Nausea and vomiting

Question 2

A nurse cares for a client who presents with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
 
  a. Baclofen (Lioresal)
  b. Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)
  c. Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
  d. Methylprednisolone (Medrol)


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

ANS: C
Fingolimod (Gilenya) is an antineoplastic agent that can cause bradycardia, especially within the first 6 hours after administration. Peripheral edema, black and tarry stools, and nausea and vomiting are not adverse effects of fingolimod.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Methylprednisolone is the drug of choice for acute exacerbations of the disease. The other drugs are not used to treat acute exacerbations of MS. Interferon beta-1b is used to treat and control MS, decrease specific symptoms, and slow the progression of the disease. Baclofen and dantrolene sodium are prescribed to lessen muscle spasticity associated with MS.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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