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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Which of the following is true about corticotropin (ACTH)?
 
  a. Clients with diabetes taking ACTH may experience a need for an increase in their insulin dosage.
  b. ACTH is not a commonly prescribed medication because of severe adverse effects.
  c. ACTH can be given orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly.
  d. ACTH is the treatment of choice for hyperpituitarism.

Question 2

Nursing assessment of clients taking vasopressin should include:
 
  a. daily weight.
  b. hourly intake and output.
  c. hourly blood pressure.
  d. every-two-hour neurological assessment.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is important to consider when caring for clients with DM (diabetes mellitus) prescribed ACTH.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement. It is commonly prescribed to treat hypoparathyroidism.
C Incorrect: This is administered subcutaneously.
D Incorrect: ACTH is used to treat hypopituitarism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Daily weights should be measured.
B Incorrect: Although intake and output should be monitored, it doesn't require this frequent monitoring.
C Incorrect: Although blood pressure should be monitored, it doesn't require this frequent monitoring.
D Incorrect: This is not needed in clients receiving vasopressin.


RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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