A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Which activity is altered as a result of this diagnosis?

Swallowing.

Smelling.

Chewing.

Tasting.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

Swallowing involves the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves, not the trigeminal nerve. Thus, trigeminal neuralgia does not typically affect swallowing.

Choice B rationale

Smelling involves the olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I), not the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V). Therefore, trigeminal neuralgia does not affect the sense of smell.

Choice C rationale

Trigeminal neuralgia involves the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. Therefore, chewing can be significantly affected.

Choice D rationale

Tasting involves the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) and glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX), not the trigeminal nerve. Thus, trigeminal neuralgia does not typically affect taste.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids increases systemic exposure, potentially causing side effects like adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, and Cushing's syndrome. This is particularly significant when potent corticosteroids are applied to large body areas or under occlusive dressings, enhancing absorption and systemic effects.

Choice B rationale

Topical corticosteroids primarily induce vasoconstriction, not vasodilation, reducing inflammation and redness in skin conditions. Incorrect understanding of their vasodilatory effects may misguide nursing interventions, making it less relevant to the injury risk in atopic dermatitis treatments.

Choice C rationale

Topical corticosteroids have minimal systemic interactions compared to oral or intravenous forms, making drug interaction concerns less pertinent. The risk of significant drug interactions is low unless the medication is systemically absorbed in substantial amounts.

Choice D rationale

Application to face, neck, and intertriginous sites increases the risk of local side effects like skin atrophy, but is not a primary concern for systemic injury risk. These areas have thinner skin, enhancing absorption and risk of local adverse effects, but not necessarily systemic harm.

A. Scoliosis. B. Muscular dystrophy. C. Kyphosis. D. Lordosis.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, often identified by uneven shoulders and a prominent scapula. The forward bending test accentuates these physical signs, helping to diagnose scoliosis.

Choice B rationale

Muscular dystrophy involves progressive muscle weakening and wasting, typically symmetrical, not causing the asymmetry seen in scoliosis. It usually doesn't present with the specific spinal curvature of scoliosis.

Choice C rationale

Kyphosis involves a forward rounding of the upper back, not a lateral curvature. It presents as a hunched or rounded back rather than uneven shoulders and prominent scapula.

Choice D rationale

Lordosis refers to an exaggerated inward curve of the lower back, not involving uneven shoulders or scapula. It affects the lumbar spine rather than presenting the scoliosis-related signs described.

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