An 8-year-old child is in the clinic and is diagnosed with ...

[dmcintosh]

An 8-year-old child is in the clinic and is diagnosed with ringworm. Which medications does the nurse anticipate teaching the child and parents about? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)
  B.
  Infliximab (Remicade)
  C.
  Ketaconazole (Selenium)
  D.
  Naproxen (Naprosyn)
  E.
  Salicylates (Aspirin)

Question 2

The pediatric clinic nurse assesses a child who reports swallowing problems and skin changes on the hands in response to cold exposure. Which other manifestations will the nurses assess for in this child? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Calcinosis
  B.
  Fungal nail infections
  C.
  Oral thrush
  D.
  Sclerodactyly
  E.
  Telangiectasias

[morganmarie791]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
A child diagnosed with ringworm will require teaching regarding antifungal medications. Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) and ketaconazole (Selenium) are appropriate medications to include in the teaching session. The other medications are not used to treat ringworm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
This child has two manifestations referred to as CREST syndrome (Raynaud's phenomenon and esophageal dysmotility). The other three signs are calcinosis (formation of calcium deposits under the skin), sclerodactyly (stiff skin over the hands), and telangiectasias (tiny broken capillaries on skin). Fungal nail infections and oral thrush are not related.