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luminitza

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The nurse tells a mother not to give her 10-year-old son aspirin (ASA) for his fever. This information is important for which reason?
 
  a. ASA has a bad taste for children.
  b. Salicylate products are not recommended for children because they have been linked to Reye syndrome.
  c. Children cannot swallow ASA.
  d. ASA is too strong for children and may lead to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

Question 2

A patient recovering from alcoholism has been taking disulfiram for a week. On a return visit to the clinic, the patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing flushing and warming of the face. What may be causing this reaction?
 
  a. The patient may be allergic to the medication.
  b. The patient may be putting too much salt in his diet.
  c. The patient may still have alcohol in his system.
  d. The patient may have no alcohol in his system.


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mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Salicylate products are not recommended for use in children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age because they have been associated with the development of Reye syndrome when administered during fever-causing illnesses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
There might be a disulfiram reaction present until alcohol is completely metabolized.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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