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cherise1989

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A client is diagnosed with chronic adrenocortical insufficiency. What would be the best route for medication replacement therapy for this client?
 
  1. Intravenous
  2. Rectal
  3. Oral
  4. Intramuscular

Question 2

For which purpose is cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) used?
 
  1. To treat secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
  2. To assist in the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency
  3. To treat primary adrenocortical insufficiency
  4. To alleviate dermatological pruritus



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The intravenous route would not be ideal for long-term therapy.
Rationale 2: The rectal route would not be ideal for long-term therapy.
Rationale 3: Clients with adrenocortical insufficiency require lifelong therapy for the condition. The safest and easiest route of medication administration for this client is oral administration.
Rationale 4: The intramuscular route would not be ideal for long-term therapy.
Global Rationale: Clients with adrenocortical insufficiency require lifelong therapy for the condition. The safest and easiest route of medication administration for this client is oral administration. While the drugs can be administered by other routes, they are not ideal for long-term therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Cosyntropin is not used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.
Rationale 2: The primary use of cosyntropin is to diagnose adrenal disorders.
Rationale 3: Cosyntropin is not used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.
Rationale 4: Cosyntropin is not used to treat pruritus.
Global Rationale: The primary use of cosyntropin is to diagnose adrenal disorders. It is not used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency or pruritus.




cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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