This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Salicylic acid is an ingredient in many topical drug products. Its primary purpose in these products ... (Read 90 times)

Mr.Thesaxman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
on: Jul 24, 2018
Salicylic acid is an ingredient in many topical drug products. Its primary purpose in these products is to act as a(n):
 
  a. keratolytic. c. antibacterial.
  b. emollient. d. antifungal.

Question 2

When caring for a burn client receiving silver sulfadiazine wound care, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor urine for blood.
  b. use with caution in clients with renal insufficiency.
  c. monitor for manifestations of metabolic acidosis.
  d. monitor serum sulfa concentrations.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

quynhmickitran

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the primary purpose of salicylic acid in topical medications.
B Incorrect: This is not a purpose of salicylic acid.
C Incorrect: This is not a purpose of salicylic acid.
D Incorrect: This is not a purpose of salicylic acid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of silver sulfadiazine.
B Incorrect: This is not a complication of silver sulfadiazine.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of silver sulfadiazine.
D Correct: Because it is being applied to open lesions and thus being absorbed into systemic circulation, sulfa levels must be monitored.


Mr.Thesaxman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
TY


quynhmickitran

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Primary and secondary immune responses. Primary and secondary immune responses.
Aristolochic acid (AA), a component of birthwort,a plant used in herbal remedies since ancient times Aristolochic acid (AA), a component of birthwort,a plant used in herbal remedies since ancient times
Forms of primary adult glaucoma: (a) in chronic open-angle glaucoma, the anterior chamber angle rema Forms of primary adult glaucoma: (a) in chronic open-angle glaucoma, the anterior chamber angle rema
The primary response causes B cells to produce memory B cells and a few antibodies. The second ... The primary response causes B cells to produce memory B cells and a few antibodies. The second ...
Example of “drug facts” labeling on the box of an OTC drug. Example of “drug facts” labeling on the box of an OTC drug.
Specific amino acid–nucleotide contacts for cI and Cro repressors Specific amino acid–nucleotide contacts for cI and Cro repressors
Video: Gas exchange - driving force

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library