Author Question: The nurse plans care for patients with the knowledge that loss of body defenses can increase the ... (Read 18 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse plans care for patients with the knowledge that loss of body defenses can increase the patient's risk for infection. What barrier defenses need to remain intact to prevent infection? (Select all that apply.)

A) Skin
B) Mucous membranes
C) Gastric acid
D) Leukocytes
E) T cells

Question 2

A 20-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. What drug will most likely be prescribed?

A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
B) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
C) Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
D) Orphenadrine (Banflex)

dpost18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
The skin is the first line of barrier defense, creating a physical barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the internal tissues. Mucous membranes are another barrier defense protecting the area without skin protection (e.g., the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract). Gastric acids destroy many pathogens that are ingested or swallowed, preventing them from entering the bloodstream or internal organs. Leukocytes and T cells are cellular defenses and not barrier defenses.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Baclofen is used for treatment of muscle spasticity associated with neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone, and orphenadrine are used for relief of discomfort associated with painful, acute musculoskeletal conditions.