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scienceeasy

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is scheduled to take the pneumonia vaccination. She has developed nasal congestion and started taking a topical intranasal steroid. What might the nurse expect the physician to tell the patient?
 
  a. Stop taking the intranasal steroid.
  b. Decrease the use of the intranasal steroid.
  c. Do not take the pneumonia vaccination.
  d. There is no effect from the two used together.

Question 2

An elderly patient is scheduled to take six medications each morning. What should the nurse know to do when administering these medications?
 
  a. Allow extra time to administer all of the medications.
  b. Allow the patient to take only the medications she can swallow.
  c. Crush all of the medications before giving them.
  d. Leave the medication at the bedside so the patient can take them slowly.


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

ANS: C
The patient receiving topical intranasal steroids should not be given vaccinations and immunizations because the immunologic response may be decreased.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Allow extra time to administer medication to the elderly. These individuals often are slower at swallowing medications and water. The nurse must be present for the administration of every medication.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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