Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

(^282) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified

8. In order to allow for proper healing, patients with osteomyelitis may need
   to have:
   (a) debridement and drainage of the area.
   (b) immobilization of the area.
   (c) ice packs alternating with moist heat applied externally.
   (d) internal fixation device inserted.


9. You have been caring for a patient with osteomyelitis. In preparing the
   patient for discharge, you include teaching about:
   (a) the importance of multiple-week treatment with antibiotics.
   (b) the side effects and interactions of the medications.
   (c) symptoms that necessitate a call to the physician, nurse practitioner, or
   physician assistant.
   (d) all of the above.


10. The patient with gout will have periodic exacerbations of painful joint in-
    flammation. Acute episodes are treated with:
    (a) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.
    (b) allopurinol and aspirin.
    (c) antibiotics and acetaminophen.
    (d) bisphosphonates and calcium.