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tingc95

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on: Jul 23, 2018
An elderly patient has presented to the clinic for a scheduled visit and states that he has been taking a combination antitussive/decongestant/expectorant for several weeks in order to prevent the common cold.
 
  The nurse should cite which of the following effects of long-term use of OTC cold remedies? Select all that apply. A) Chronic epistaxis
  B) Anticholinergic effects
  C) Chronic congestion
  D) Damage to the nasal mucosa
  E) Hepatotoxicity

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed iodoquinol (Yodoxin). Prior to administering iodoquinol (Yodoxin), what assessment should the nurse make?
 
  A) Assess for allergy to iodine
  B) The time the patient ate
  C) Assess for skin eruptions
  D) Assess for ophthalmic symptoms


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C, D
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Over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies should not be used longer than 1 week. Do not use nose drops or sprays more often or longer than recommended. Excessive or prolonged use may damage nasal mucosa and produce chronic nasal congestion. These drugs are not associated with chronic epistaxis, anticholinergic effects, or hepatotoxicity.

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tingc95

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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