Chapter 36. Inborn Errors of Metabolism
1. Discharge teaching for a child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia includes
the administration of medication for stress dosing. This should be followed when:
1. The child is going to be more active for the day.
2. The child has a high fever.
3. A dose has been missed.
4. The child has not had adequate nutrition for a day.
ANS: 2
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1. The initial dosing should be effective for an active child.
A high fever increases metabolism and can create a need for a higher dose of the
2. medication.
3. Missed doses should be taken as soon as remembered.
4. An inadequate diet for one day does not change the medication dosing.
1. Discharge teaching for a child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia includes
the administration of medication for stress dosing. This should be followed when:
1. The child is going to be more active for the day.
2. The child has a high fever.
3. A dose has been missed.
4. The child has not had adequate nutrition for a day.
ANS: 2
Feedback
1. The initial dosing should be effective for an active child.
A high fever increases metabolism and can create a need for a higher dose of the
2. medication.
3. Missed doses should be taken as soon as remembered.
4. An inadequate diet for one day does not change the medication dosing.
