The nurse providing medications to a patient with multiple ...

[Mollykgkg]

The nurse providing medications to a patient with multiple sclerosis realizes that the goals of medication therapy for this patient include Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. modifying the progression of the disease.
  2. treating acute exacerbations.
  3. managing symptoms.
  4. curing the disease.
  5. remyelinating nerve fibers.

Question 2

Which finding is a sign or symptom of inflammation?
 
  1. Redness
  2. Cyanosis
  3. Dizziness
  4. Cold skin

[sultansheikh]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: This is a goal of pharmacologic therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 2: This is a goal of pharmacologic therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 3: This is a goal of pharmacologic therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 4: This is not a goal of pharmacologic therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 5: This is not a goal of pharmacologic therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Global Rationale: Drugs can modify the progression of the disease, treat acute exacerbations, and manage symptoms. They cannot cure the disease or remyelinate nerve fibers.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale 1: Redness occurs from antigen reaction.
Rationale 2: Cyanosis is not a sign of inflammation.
Rationale 3: Dizziness is not a symptom of inflammation.
Rationale 4: Warm skin, not cold skin, is a sign of inflammation.
Global Rationale: Redness occurs from antigen reaction. Cyanosis and dizziness are not signs of inflammation. Warm skin, not cold skin, is a sign of inflammation.

[Mollykgkg]

Gracias!

[gcook]

Great answer, keep it coming