- The best treatment for mononucleosis is:
(a) antibiotics.
(b) physical therapy.
(c) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs).
(d) rest and fluids. - It is important to teach a patient who is receiving immunosuppressive ther-
apy for a bone marrow transplant to:
(a) avoid other people with signs of infection.
(b) report signs of infection, such as sore throat or fever.
(c) take the medications as directed.
(d) all of the above. - Bob, who has Huntington’s disease, tells you that he sees the same symp-
toms of the disease in his 13-year-old son. You respond by saying:
(a) Your son probably has the early symptoms of the disease.
(b) Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30 and 50; however, you
may want to ask your physician about genetic testing that can detect if
your son has the gene that is associated with Huntington’s disease.
(c) Symptoms usually appear before the age of 30; you may want to ask
your physician about genetic testing.
(d) Huntington’s disease is genetically transmitted. - What is the priority intervention for a patient admitted to your unit diag-
nosed with advanced ALS?
(a) Develop a method of communication.
(b) Provide six small meals high in protein and assist with feeding.
(c) Don’t involve the patient in decisions about his health care because he
does not have the mental status to respond.
(d) Provide six normal meals high in protein and assist with feeding. - Your patient is often fatigued as a result of having anemia. She asks you
why she is fatigued. You respond by saying:
(a) Destruction (hemolysis) of the red blood cells.
(b) Paleness (pallor) of the skin.
(c) Lack of nutritional intake of essential nutrients, such as iron or B 12.
(d) Decreased oxygen-carrying capability of the blood.
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