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The nurse is planning an educational program for a group of senior citizens on the importance of calcium intake. The nurse will explain that approximately 50 of the calcium in the body participates in intracellular functions and is:
 
  1. nonionized.
  2. bound to albumin.
  3. complexed.
  4. ionized.

Question 2

A client is prescribed sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. What teaching will the nurse provide to the client about this medication?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Take this medication 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity.
  2. Take no more than one dose of the medication within a 24-hour period.
  3. Seek attention from a health care provider if an erection lasts longer than 4 hours.
  4. Avoid eating a high-fat meal before taking this medication.
  5. Chest pain and blue-tinged vision are expected side effects.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Nonionized calcium is not the physiologically active form of calcium.
Rationale 2: Substances bound to albumin are not free to leave the bloodstream to carry out biological activities.
Rationale 3: Complexed calcium is not the physiologically active form of calcium.
Rationale 4: Ionized calcium is the only physiologically and clinically significant form of calcium.
Global Rationale: About 50 of the serum calcium is in an active, ionized form that participates in intracellular functions, including neuromuscular activity and blood coagulation. This is the only physiologically and clinically significant form of calcium. Substances bound to albumin are not free to leave the bloodstream to carry out biological activities. Complexed calcium is not the physiologically active form of calcium.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This drug can be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity.
Rationale 2: Only one dose of the medication can be taken within a 24-hour period.
Rationale 3: The client should report and seek medication attention for an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
Rationale 4: A high-fat meal may cause a delay in the action of the medication.
Rationale 5: Chest pain and blue-tinged vision are not expected side effects of this medication and should be immediately reported to a health care provider.
Global Rationale: This drug can be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity. Only one dose of the medication can be taken within a 24-hour period. The client should report and seek medication attention for an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A high-fat meal may cause a delay in the action of the medication. Chest pain and blue-tinged vision are not expected side effects of this medication and should be immediately reported to a health care provider.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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