6435 NURSING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS, LATEST UPDATED SOLUTIONS FOR GUARANTEED SATISFACTION.

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6435 NURSING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS, LATEST UPDATED SOLUTIONS FOR GUARANTEED SATISFACTION. 1. 1. The parent of a school-age child reports that the child usually has allergi... c rhinitis symptoms beginning each fall and that non-sedating antihistamines are only marginally effective, especially for nasal obstruction symptoms. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do? a. a. Order an intranasal corticosteroid to begin 1 to 2 weeks prior to pollen season. b. b. Prescribe a decongestant medication as adjunct therapy during pollen season. c. c. Recommend adding diphenhydramine to the child’s regimen for additional relief. d. d. Suggest using an over-the-counter intranasal decongestant. ANS: A Intranasal corticosteroids are a key component in long-term therapy to manage symptoms associated with AR. These should be begun 1 to 2 weeks prior to the beginning of pollen season. Decongestants are not recommended for long-term use because of side effects. Diphenhydramine causes daytime drowsiness. 1. 2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a child for follow-up care after hospitalization for ARF. The child has polyarthritis but no cardiac involvement. What will the nurse practitioner teach the family about ongoing care for this child? a. a. Aspirin is given for 2 weeks and then tapered to discontinue the medication. b. b. Prophylactic amoxicillin will need to be given for 5 years. c. c. Steroids will be necessary to prevent development of heart disease. d. d. The child will need complete bedrest until all symptoms subside. ANS: A ASA is given for arthritis for 2 weeks and then will be tapered. Children with ARF will need penicillin prophylaxis, not amoxicillin. Steroids are sometime [Show More]

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