What will the nurse instruct a client who is prescribed azelaic ...

[Jramos095]

What will the nurse instruct a client who is prescribed azelaic acid (Azelex) for rosacea?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. It is made from wheat, rye, and barley.
  2. Local burning can occur with this medication.
  3. The skin may itch with this medication.
  4. The skin may peel with this medication.
  5. This medication is safe for everyone.

Question 2

Prior to teaching a client about the care of psoriasis, the nurse assesses the client's knowledge of the disorder. Which statement indicates that the client has a knowledge base about this illness?
 
  1. Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis.
  2. I wish there were some way other than lotions to treat my psoriasis.
  3. No medications are effective for treating my disorder.
  4. Oral medications are the only medications that are effective.

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This medication is a natural product found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Rationale 2: Adverse effects of this medication include burning.
Rationale 3: Adverse effects of this medication include pruritus.
Rationale 4: Adverse effects of this medication include peeling.
Rationale 5: The safety of this medication in clients under the age of 12 has not been established.
Global Rationale: This medication is a natural product found in wheat, rye, and barley. Adverse effects of this medication include burning, pruritus, and peeling. The safety of this medication in clients under the age of 12 has not been established.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: At this time, treatment can help lessen the discomfort of psoriasis.
Rationale 2: Systemic medications and ultraviolet light are available to treat psoriasis.
Rationale 3: There are some medications that are effective in treating psoriasis.
Rationale 4: Topical medications are also effective for treating psoriasis.
Global Rationale: At this time, treatment can help lessen the discomfort of psoriasis. Systemic medications and ultraviolet light are available to treat psoriasis. There are some medications, both oral and topical, that are effective in treating psoriasis

[Jramos095]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[tranoy]

Great! Please up vote