The only two established risk factors for AD are: a. obesity ...

[theo]

The only two established risk factors for AD are:
 
  a. obesity and illicit drug use.
  b. high socioeconomic status and Caucasian race.
  c. advancing age and family history.
  d. alcoholism and hypertension.

Question 2

A patient with multiple sclerosis is admitted to the unit for an acute exacerbation and is given interferon beta-1a (Avonex). What questions related to adverse effects should the nurse include in the physical assessment?
 
  a. Are you experiencing any gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea?
  b. Do you have a headache, chills, or muscle aches?
  c. Are you having any swelling in your legs or shortness of breath?
  d. Do you have or have you experienced any ringing in your ears?

[juicepod]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B
Assessment of the patient should include assessing for flulike symptoms, which often are adverse effects associated with interferon beta-1a.
Interferon beta-1a does not have the adverse effect of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Swelling in the legs and shortness of breath may indicate cardiotoxicity, which is seen most often with mitoxantrone, not interferon beta-1a.
Tinnitus is not an adverse effect of interferon beta-1a.

[theo]

TYSM

[kthug]

Excellent