What statement by a client who is to take an antitussive with codeine indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been effective?

“I will take this medication anytime I start to cough.”.

“This medication may make me anxious and nervous.”.

“This medication can cause drowsiness, so I will avoid driving after taking it.”.

“I might get diarrhea, so I’ll call my provider if that happens.”.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

This statement indicates that the patient understands the common side effect of codeine and how to prevent accidents while taking it.

Choice A is wrong because the patient should not take the medication anytime he starts to cough, but only as prescribed by the doctor.

Taking too much codeine can lead to overdose, addiction, or respiratory depression.

Choice B is wrong because this medication may not make the patient anxious and nervous, but rather sedated and relaxed.

Anxiety and nervousness are more likely to occur with decongestants, which are stimulants.

Choice D is wrong because diarrhea is not a common side effect of codeine.

In fact, codeine may cause constipation, so the patient should increase fluid and fiber intake while taking it.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

This is because teriparatide affects calcium and phosphorus metabolism in a pattern consistent with the known actions of endogenous PTH (eg, increases serum calcium and decreases serum phosphorus)12.

Choice A is wrong because teriparatide does not decrease serum calcium, but increases it.

Choice C is wrong because teriparatide does not increase serum phosphorus, but decreases it.

Choice D is wrong because teriparatide does not decrease serum calcium, but increases it.

Normal ranges for serum calcium are 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL and for serum phosphorus are 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL.

A. Liver failure. B. Radiation injury. C. Malignancy. D. Hypothyroidism.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Hypercalcemia is a condition caused by having too much calcium in the blood, which can affect the function of nerves, muscles, kidneys and heart. Hypercalcemia can occur in children due to various causes, both acquired and genetic. One of the most common causes of hypercalcemia in children is cancer, especially cancers that affect the bones or produce substances that mimic parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels.

Choice A is wrong because liver failure does not directly cause hypercalcemia, although it can affect vitamin D metabolism and calcium absorption.

Choice B is wrong because radiation injury does not cause hypercalcemia, unless it damages the parathyroid glands or causes bone destruction.

Choice D is wrong because hypothyroidism does not cause hypercalcemia, although it can affect bone turnover and calcium excretion.

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