This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Methylphenidate will be used to treat a 9-year-old boy's ADHD. In light of this drug's most common ... (Read 64 times)

torybrooks

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
Methylphenidate will be used to treat a 9-year-old boy's ADHD. In light of this drug's most common adverse effects, the nurse who is working with the family should implement what strategy?
 
  A) A strategy to ensure that the boy maintains normal bladder function
  B) A plan to address the boy's loss of appetite
  C) A plan to enhance the boy's self-esteem
  D) A strategy to regularly monitor the boy's blood glucose levels

Question 2

A 72-year-old woman has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and has begun taking alendronate (Fosamax). The nurse should be aware that this drug can increase the woman's bone density by which of the following means?
 
  A) Decreasing renal excretion of calcium
  B) Increasing the binding of vitamin D to calcium ions
  C) Suppressing the function of osteoclasts
  D) Enhancing the function of osteoblasts



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Li Jun

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Like dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate often causes loss of appetite. Plans to address this should be in place at the beginning of therapy. Frequent blood glucose monitoring and actions to maintain bladder function are not likely necessary. Self-esteem should likely be addressed during treatment, but reduced self-esteem is not an adverse effect of methylphenidate.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Alendronate suppresses osteoclast activity on newly formed resorption surfaces, which reduces bone turnover. This means that bone formation exceeds resorption at remodeling sites, leading to progressive gains in bone mass. Fosamax does not enhance osteoblast function or affect the renal excretion of calcium. It does not influence the chemical interaction between vitamin D and calcium.




torybrooks

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library