A 65-year-old man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment ...

[javeds]

A 65-year-old man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of psoriasis. The nurse educates the patient to the possibility of developing
 
  a. alopecia.
  b. orange-tinged urine.
  c. yellow-brown nails.
  d. cherry angiomas.

Question 2

A patient has polymyalgia rheumatic
 
  a. When teaching about medications, what information does the nurse provide?
  a. Take the full dose of antibiotics even if you are feeling better.
  b. You need to remain upright 1 hour after taking the medication.
  c. Stay away from large crowds and avoid people who are sick.
  d. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.

[Yixagurpuldink]

Answer to Question 1

C
Changes in the nails occur in approximately 30 of patients and consist of yellow-brown disco-loration with pitting, dimpling, separation of the nail plate from the underlying bed (oncolysis), thickening, and crumbling.

Answer to Question 2

C
This disorder is treated with corticosteroids, which can reduce the inflammatory response. Pa-tients should be advised on ways to avoid infection. The other statements do not relate to stero-ids.

[javeds]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[abro1885]

Gracias!