Author Question: A 10-year-old boy has been prescribed an antiparkinsonian drug. Which drug would the nurse expect as ... (Read 82 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 10-year-old boy has been prescribed an antiparkinsonian drug. Which drug would the nurse expect as the first choice for this child?

A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C) Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
D) Procyclidine (Kemadrin)

Question 2

A 42-year-old woman with breast cancer has had a radical mastectomy. She will have radiation therapy and then begin chemotherapy. Drug therapy will consist of a combination of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel.

What will the nurse include in her teaching plan concerning the drug therapy? A) Stay on a low-fat diet during the course of the drug therapy.
B) Take special care when shaving or when brushing her teeth.
C) Continue to go to church or to the mall just as she did before the diagnosis of cancer.
D) Stay in bed 2 days after each administration.

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Parkinson's disease is rare in children. However, if a child needs an antiparkinsonian drug, diphenhydramine is the drug of choice. Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl, and procyclidine are not recommended for use in children.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Special care should be taken when shaving or when brushing her teeth because she may bruise more easily than normal and gums may bleed. A cancer patient should not be on a diet during chemotherapy unless prescribed. Care should be taken to avoid crowds and public places where risk of infection is greater. Cancer patients should remain as active as tolerated, but they should be careful not to overextend themselves physically to promote optimal health.