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naturalchemist

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A female patient has begun using 2 minoxidil (Rogaine) to treat thinning of her hair. After several weeks of treatment, she reports minimal effectiveness but has noticed some improvement. The nurse will counsel her to perform which action?
 
  a. Continue to use the 2 minoxidil.
  b. Change to finasteride (Propecia).
  c. Discontinue the minoxidil.
  d. Increase to 5 minoxidil.

Question 2

A patient reports localized itching after contact with a new brand of laundry detergent. The nurse will suggest that the patient contact the provider to discuss treatment with which product?
 
  a. Calamine lotion
  b. Systemic glucocorticoid
  c. Topical diphenhydramine
  d. Topical glucocorticoid


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DylanD1323

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

ANS: A
The patient has shown some improvement, so she should keep using the product if she wants to maintain the results, since stopping treatment will result in hair loss in a few months. Finasteride and 5 minoxidil are not approved for women.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This patient has contact dermatitis related to contact with a chemical. Topical glucocorticoids may be used for the itching. Calamine lotion may contain diphenhydramine and is used mainly for contact with plant irritants. A topical diphenhydramine is not recommended because of an increased risk of allergic reaction to systemic diphenhydramine. Systemic glucocorticoids are used for more severe reactions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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