A patient with psoriasis is placed on PUVA therapy. The nurse clarifies that this therapy involves the combination of:
a. radiation and corticosteroids.
b. x-rays and methotrexate.
c. artificial ultraviolet (UV) rays and a coal tar product.
d. laser treatment and antimetabolites.
C
PUVA is a combination of artificial UV rays and psoralen, a coal tar product.
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a. an inpatient rehabili-tation center c. an ambulatory clinic b. a subacute rehabilitation unit d. an acute care hospital
The nurse is preparing assignments in a pediatric unit for the night shift. Which of the following would be appropriate to assign the LPN/LVN?
a. A 5-year-old child who had an appen-dectomy about 6 hours ago b. A 4-year-old child admitted for severe epiglottis who is running a fever of 102° F c. A 6-year-old child admitted with dehydration and receiving IV therapy d. A 7-year-old child who has inhalation burns 2 days ago and has a tracheostomy
The nurse knows that effective communication with children and their parents is critical to providing atraumatic quality nursing care. Which statement accurately describes the communication patterns of children?
A) Communication patterns are similar from one child to the next. B) Children often use more words than adults to describe their fears. C) Children rely more on nonverbal communication and silence. D) Parents more often require affective communication rather than neutral communication.
Solu-medrol and Solu-cortef are classified as which type of medication?
a. Antiemetics b. Emetics c. NSAIDs d. Steroids