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vicky

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The nurse is caring for a patient with neurogenic diabetes insipidus and administers what drug to treat the condition?
 
  A) Dexamethasone (Decadron)
  B) Desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate)
  C) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
  D) Physostigmine (Antilirium)

Question 2

A patient, newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), calls the clinic and asks the nurse to explain what the newly prescribed medications are for. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A) The medications that have been ordered for you are what the physician thinks will help you the most.
  B) The medications that have been ordered for you are to help you breathe easier.
  C) The medications that have been ordered for you are designed to work together to help you feel better.
  D) The medications that have been ordered for you are to help relieve the inflammation and promote dilation of the bronchi.


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Missbam101

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

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Synthetic preparations of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which are purer and have fewer adverse effects, are used to treat diabetes insipidus. Only one ADH preparation is currently available, desmopressin. Dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and physostigmine would not be indicated for treatment of this disorder.

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Drug treatment of asthma and COPD aims to relieve inflammation and promote bronchial dilation. The other options do not give the patient information about the use of these new medications.


vicky

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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