Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

Rationale

The normal serum calcium level is 8,6 to 10,0 mg/dL, This client is experiencing hypercalcemia, Calcium gluconate andcalciumchloridearemedications usedforthe treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration,

4 Orangejuice

1.1) A nune is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidium and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?

1 Calcium chloride

1. Calcium gluconate

Calcitonin (Miscalcin)

1. Large doses of vitamin D

1.2.) Oraliron supplements are prescribed for a 6- year old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iran with which best food item?

Rationale

1 Milk

Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should be Instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high in vitamin C, Milkmay affectabsorption of the iron, Water will not assist in absorption, Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C than apple juice.

2 Water

1 Apple juice

1. Orange juice

1. Tinnitus

Rationale:

Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic toxicity (salicylism)

can result, Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological

disturbances, Constipation and diarrhea are not associated with salicylism,

1.3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?

Tinnitus

2 Diarrhea

1. Constipation

1. Decreased respirations

1.4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied:

4, At least 30 minutes beforeexposure to the sun Rabonale

Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes beforeexposure to

the sun so that they can penetratetheskin, All sunscreens should be reapplied after

swimming or sweating,

Immediately before swimming

2 15 minutes before exposure to the sun

1 Immediately before exposureto the sun

4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun

1.5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local

3. Informing the client that this is normat

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