The patient with SLE is taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). What essential teaching point must the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?
a. watch for signs of malaria as this is an antimalarial drug
b. you are at risk for an increase in skin lesions while taking this drug.
c. have eye examinations before and every 6 months after starting this drug.
d. be sure to get lots of the sunlight while taking this drug.
Answer: c. have eye examinations before and every 6 months after starting this drug.
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Which explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised?
a. There is increased risk of infection. b. The foreskin might be needed for future repairs. c. A circumcision will make the defect more visible. d. There is no medical rationale for a circumcision.
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a. Health promotion activities b. Illness prevention activities c. Risk reduction activities d. Unhealthy activities
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