Sally, 33, has a family history of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. She presents with high-arched feet and hammer toes. Genetic testing reveals PMP22 gene duplication.

Physical therapy

Custom orthotic devices

Corticosteroid injections

Occupational therapy

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B

A.   Physical therapy can help improve muscle strength, mobility, and balance in individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
B.   Custom orthotic devices can help support Sally's feet, improve gait, and alleviate foot deformities associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

C.   Corticosteroid injections are not typically used to treat the symptoms of Charcot- Marie-Tooth disease.
D.   Occupational therapy may be beneficial for some aspects of daily living but may not directly address the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Actinic keratosis treatment with topical 5-FU does not increase the risk of infection to the extent that avoiding crowded places would be necessary.
B. While 5-FU may be used to treat actinic keratosis, it does not necessarily prepare the lesion for surgical removal.

C. There is no direct association between topical 5-FU treatment and anorexia.

Nutritional intake monitoring may not be necessary unless symptoms develop.

D. Topical 5-FU causes localized irritation, erosion, and crusting of treated areas, which typically take weeks to heal. This instruction is important for the patient to understand the expected outcome of the treatment.

A. Cutaneous scratch test B. Consuming a watered-down antigen solution C. Subdermal injection of the allergen D. Applying eye drops containing the suspected antigen E. Utilizing adhesive skin patches

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. This method involves scratching or pricking the skin with a small amount of the suspected allergen to observe any allergic reaction.
B. This method is not typically used for identifying allergens; it's more associated with oral challenges for diagnosing food allergies but is not recommended since it may cause severe anaphylaxis.
C. This method, known as intradermal testing, is less common than scratch tests and is typically used when scratch tests produce inconclusive results.
D. This method is not typically used for identifying allergens and can cause severe eye damage.
E. Patch testing involves applying patches containing allergens to the skin and observing for reactions. It's commonly used to identify contact allergens.

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Sally, 33, has a family history of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. She presents with high-arched feet and hammer toes. Genetic testing reveals PMP22 gene duplication.

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Lisa, 49, has actinic keratosis on her left cheek and opts for treatment with topical 5-FU. She is generally healthy with no other significant past medical history. What should the nurse instruct her?

Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

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