The nurse is completing an assessment of an older patient's oral cavity. Which finding is considered normal because of the aging process?
1. Leukoplakia
2. Gum recession
3. Increased saliva
4. Thickening tooth enamel
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Rationale: Leukoplakia, a white patchy coating that occurs on the oral mucosa, is not normal and requires further evaluation and possibly biopsy.
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A child is newly diagnosed with epilepsy and has been placed on daily phenytoin (Dilantin) by the physician. When planning education for the family, the nurse would include which of the following?
1. Fluid intake 2. Good dental hygiene 3. A decrease in vitamin D intake 4. Taking the medication with milk
Which of the following is a symptom of tension headaches?
1. A feeling of tightness or pressure around the head 2. Unilateral throbbing or pounding head pain 3. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia 4. Sensitivity to light and/or noise
As you continue your medication teaching, you explain the difference between controller
and reliever medications. Place a C beside the controller medication(s) and an R beside the reliever medication(s). ________ a. Albuterol ________ b. Prelone ________ c. Flovent ________ d. Singulair