Author Question: A woman who is in her second trimester of pregnancy has suffered burns to her forearm from a ... (Read 49 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A woman who is in her second trimester of pregnancy has suffered burns to her forearm from a steaming kettle. What amide local anesthetic can the nurse safely administer by the topical route during pregnancy?

A) Lidocaine
B) Mepivacaine (Carbocaine, Polocaine)
C) Bupivacaine (Marcaine, Sensorcaine)
D) Dibucaine (Nupercainal)

Question 2

The nurse is providing health education to an 80-year-old woman who has just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which of the following represents an accurate statement when teaching her about this diagnosis?

A) Osteoporosis is usually a result of a bone injury.
B) Osteoporosis causes a risk for fractures.
C) Osteoporosis results from nonmodifiable risk factors.
D) Osteoporosis occurs only in women.

ryrychapman11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Dibucaine (Nupercainal) is local anesthetic administered topically to the affected area to induce pain relief. It is not absorbed systemically; therefore, it is considered safe during pregnancy. The other amides are not approved for use during pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Osteoporosis results when bone strength is impaired, leading to increased porousness and vulnerability to fracture. Osteoporosis is not a result of fracture. Osteoporosis is partially preventable. Osteoporosis is not limited to the female gender.