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A patient is being treated with topical amlexanox paste 5 (Zilactin). Which statement by the patient indicates a knowledge deficit?
 
  a. This medicine will help control discomfort.
  b. I will apply the paste before meals.
  c. The paste will be applied to each lesion.
  d. Healing will be promoted.

Question 2

Which instruction by the nurse is most important when educating a patient about using viscous lidocaine (Xylocaine) for mucositis?
 
  a. Cleanse the oral cavity after using.
  b. This medication can be used as a gargle.
  c. After using, wait for 30 minutes before eating.
  d. Your sense of taste will be diminished.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is best to apply amlexanox paste 5 (Zilactin) after meals. Discomfort is controlled with this medication; it is applied to each lesion and promotes healing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Caution the patient not to take food or drink for approximately 30 minutes after the medication because of the risk of aspiration from the absence of the gag reflex. The oral cavity is cleansed before administration. The medication can be used as a gargle and the sense of taste is diminished, but these are not the most important instructions.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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