Topical capsacian has been prescribed to manage ...

[Medesa]

Topical capsacian has been prescribed to manage osteoarthritis-related pain. When providing education related to its use, which of the following statements indicates the need for further education?
 
  A) I may notice a warm sensation when the patch is applied.
  B) This medication is considered a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
  C) The associated burning will subside after repeated usage.
  D) This medication comes from cayenne pepper.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client with pain related to osteoarthritis. The pain is relatively constant. The client is prescribed pharmacological treatment for the pain.
 
  In suggesting alternative therapies to the client, the nurse would consider their effectiveness to be
  A) less effective in the elderly.
  B) greater when used in conjunction with pharmacological therapy.
  C) of no difference.
  D) more effective in the elderly.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B

[Medesa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[deja]

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