« previous next »

Author Question: What information does the nurse share with the student about normal age-related changes in the ... (Read 35 times)

vinney12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 11, 2018
What information does the nurse share with the student about normal age-related changes in the kidneys?
 
  a. Renal mass increases.
  b. The glomerular filtration rate decreases.
  c. Poor renal function occurs after age 65 .
  d. There are no real age-related changes.

Question 2

A patient has onychomycosis. The nurse should anticipate educating the patient on which of the following drugs?
 
  a. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
  b. Terbinafine (Lamisil)
  c. Itraconazole (Sporanox)
  d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)


komodo7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Older adults have a decreased glomerular filtration rate, decreased renal mass, but renal function can remain good up to the ninth decade.

Answer to Question 2

A
Clotrimazole is used as a cream for several months on this toe fungal infection. Terbinafine and itraconazole are generally not used in older adults. The steroid methylprednisolone is not indi-cated.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry. Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
Responsibilities of the nurse manager Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Cardiovascular System Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Cardiovascular System
If the needle drops 1 or 2 inches Hg from the normal reading, one of the engine valves is burned or ... If the needle drops 1 or 2 inches Hg from the normal reading, one of the engine valves is burned or ...
Normal red blood cells (round) and sickled red blood cells Normal red blood cells (round) and sickled red blood cells
Concepts related to substance abuse Concepts related to substance abuse
Video: Ear Virtual Tour Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library