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A nurse is caring for a client with a new order for acetaminophen.
What of the following options is a therapeutic use of this medication?

Prevention of gestmenopausal osteoporosis.

Prevention of urinary retention.

Analgesic (relief of pain effect).

Decreases blood sugar levels.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

Acetaminophen is not used for preventing osteoporosis.

Choice B rationale

Acetaminophen does not prevent urinary retention.

Choice C rationale

Acetaminophen is commonly used as an analgesic for pain relief and as an antipyretic to reduce fever.

Choice D rationale

Acetaminophen does not affect blood sugar levels.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Metformin is an oral diabetes medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by improving the body's response to insulin.

Choice B rationale

Levodopa/Carbidopa is the standard treatment for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain, which helps improve movement symptoms.

Choice C rationale

Insulin is used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, not Parkinson's disease.

Choice D rationale

Cefepime is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not Parkinson's disease.

A. This medication should be started at the lowest dose and taken at night. B. Start this medication at the highest dose possible. C. No need to monitor your blood pressure with the first dose of this medication. D. This medication will control your hypertension within a week.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Prazosin, an alpha-blocker, is often started at the lowest dose and taken at night to minimize the risk of orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing.

Choice B rationale

Starting prazosin at the highest dose is not recommended due to the risk of severe orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to dizziness and fainting.

Choice C rationale

It is important to monitor blood pressure with the first dose of prazosin to assess the patient's response and avoid significant drops in blood pressure.

Choice D rationale

Prazosin may take several weeks to achieve full therapeutic effect. It does not control hypertension within a week.

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A nurse is caring for a client with a new order for acetaminophen.
What of the following options is a therapeutic use of this medication?