Author Question: A teen has been taking griseofulvin (Fulvicin) for a fungal skin and scalp condition and reports ... (Read 28 times)

tth · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A teen has been taking griseofulvin (Fulvicin) for a fungal skin and scalp condition and reports that it is not working. Which action by the nurse is the most important?

A.
Assess for noncompliance with the regimen.
B.
Discuss changing medications with the provider.
C.
Prepare to administer the drug as an injection.
D.
Tell the teen it takes nearly 6 months to work.

Question 2

A child has blood testing for possible atopic dermatitis. The parent asks why testing for IgE is done. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A.
High levels of IgE from an overactive immune system are treated with steroids.
B.
If we can control the levels of IgE, we can control your child's skin condition.
C.
IgE is raised in allergies and asthma, which are often seen with atopic dermatitis.
D.
These results will help us determine how your child's immune system is functioning.

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse should assess the teen for compliance with the medication regimen, because it takes at least 6 weeks for this medication to work. Due to the lengthy treatment time and the fact that teens are often noncompliant, this would be the nurse's first step. If the medication has been used appropriately, discussing a change would be correct. This drug is not give via IM injection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Atopic dermatitis is often seen in children with allergies and asthma. In those conditions, levels of IgE are elevated, so this correlation helps confirm the diagnosis if it is in question. The other answers are inaccurate.