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The nurse is doing discharge teaching with the parent of an asthmatic child who will be going home on steroids. Which of these comments by the parent would indicate an accurate understanding of discharge teaching regarding these medications?

My child may need to take a gastric acid suppressor while taking steroids.

Prolonged steroid use may lead to addiction.

Prolonged steroid use causes children to grow prematurely tall because they enhance growth.

Steroids cause weight loss and dehydration in children because they cause type 1 diabetes.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a) The need for a gastric acid suppressor is not a common consideration when taking steroids.

b) Prolonged steroid use does not typically lead to addiction.

c) Prolonged steroid use, particularly in children, may lead to enhanced growth and potentially premature tall stature.

d) Steroids may cause weight gain rather than weight loss, and they do not typically cause type 1 diabetes.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a) Levothyroxine is usually recommended to be taken 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast to enhance absorption, but this is not the answer indicated by the client's statement.

b) Taking levothyroxine at bedtime is another acceptable option and may be more convenient for some individuals. Both options (morning or bedtime) are valid.

c) Taking levothyroxine when feeling fatigued is not a specific guideline for medication administration.

d) Taking levothyroxine with an antacid may interfere with absorption and is not recommended.

A. Antihistamines are safe to take during breastfeeding, but they cause spina bifida in pregnancy. B. Antihistamines should be avoided in pregnancy unless necessary. C. The margin of safety for antihistamines is clearly understood for pregnant clients. D. Second-generation antihistamines are completely safe to take during the first trimester.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a) Antihistamines are generally considered safe during breastfeeding, but this statement does not address the safety during pregnancy.

b) The general recommendation is to avoid unnecessary medication use during pregnancy, including antihistamines, especially during the first trimester.

c) The margin of safety for antihistamines is not universally understood, and caution is advised during pregnancy.

d) While second-generation antihistamines are considered safer than first-generation ones, the safety of any medication during pregnancy should be discussed with a healthcare provider.

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