A patient has sought care from her primary care provider after ...

[saraeharris]

A patient has sought care from her primary care provider after feeling under the weather for several days. The care provider suspects that the patient is suffering from a viral illness.
 
  What signs and symptoms typically accompany viral infections? Select all that apply. A) Increased white cell count
  B) Idiopathic bleeding
  C) Malaise
  D) Fever
  E) Headache

Question 2

A 40-year-old woman has received a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) and is scheduled to begin treatment with oral neostigmine in her home.
 
  When providing relevant health education, the nurse should emphasize that successful control of MG symptoms will primarily depend on A) matching each dose of neostigmine to the severity of symptoms at that time.
  B) making lifestyle modifications to prioritize a healthy diet and regular activity.
  C) adhering strictly to the prescribed administration schedule.
  D) developing acceptance of the functional deficits that result from MG.

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Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
Feedback:
Symptoms usually associated with acute viral infections include fever, headache, cough, malaise, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, and photophobia. White blood cell counts usually remain normal, and bleeding is uncharacteristic.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Strict adherence to timely medication administration promotes optimal blood levels of neostigmine and optimal symptom control. Doses are not typically matched to short-term symptom severity, except in emergencies. Lifestyle modifications and acceptance may be of benefit, but pharmacologic therapy is of paramount importance in the treatment of MG.

[saraeharris]

Excellent

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