{"id":4163,"date":"2024-08-21T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:45","slug":"nclex-qotd-myalgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-myalgia","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Myalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-myalgia\/#The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-myalgia\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-myalgia\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Prepare for the NCLEX by exploring this question on managing symptoms for a client with potential Zika virus. Learn the best medication options and treatment considerations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the student health center is caring for a client who returned from a study abroad trip in Africa currently experiencing myalgia and a headache. Based on the clinical information, which prescription should the nurse plan to administer&nbsp;first?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.&nbsp;Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every four hours PRN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.&nbsp;Prednisone 20 mg PO daily&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.&nbsp;Acetaminophen 500 mg PO every six hours PRN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.&nbsp;Ibuprofen 600 mg PO every four to six hours PRN&nbsp;<\/strong>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.&nbsp;Acetaminophen 500 mg PO every six hours PRN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>This would be the best option to relieve the client&#8217;s symptoms. Acetaminophen is an&nbsp;analgesic and antipyretic that can safely be administered until the test for Zika fever is confirmed. This medication will help relieve the client\u2019s fever, myalgia, and headache.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment of Zika fever includes supportive care, such as rest, hydration, and the use of medications like analgesics and antipyretics, such as acetaminophen. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, should be avoided until dengue fever, an infection with a similar presentation, has been ruled out because using NSAIDs in dengue infections can increase the risk of hemorrhage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Vital Signs&nbsp;<\/td><td>Normal Ranges&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temperature (Oral)&nbsp;<\/td><td>36.5-37.5\u00b0C or 97.6-99.6\u00b0F&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pulse&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>60-100\/min&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Respirations&nbsp;<\/td><td>12-20\/min&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Pressure&nbsp;<\/td><td>&lt;120\/80 mm Hg&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment-2.png\" alt=\"TREATMENT\nUse of Meds\n* No cure for Zika Fever\n* Supportive care\nRest, hydration, analgesics, antipyretics\" class=\"wp-image-4166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment-2.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment-2.png?resize=300,128 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment-2.png?resize=768,327 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment.png\" alt=\"TREATMENT\nUntil Dengue fever and infection with similar presentation.\nNo aspirin or NSAIDS (e.g., ibuprofen)\nIncreases risk of hemorrage\" class=\"wp-image-4165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment.png?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/treatment.png?resize=768,435 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.&nbsp;Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every four hours PRN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>This would not be the best option to relieve the client&#8217;s symptoms. Albuterol is a bronchodilator which is used to relieve the symptoms of asthma, such as lung constriction and wheezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.&nbsp;Prednisone 20 mg PO daily&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>This would not be the best option to relieve the client&#8217;s symptoms. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that is used to treat inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma or allergies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.&nbsp;Ibuprofen 600 mg PO every four to six hours PRN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>This would not be the best option to relieve the client&#8217;s symptoms. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, should be avoided until dengue fever, an infection with a similar presentation, has been ruled out. This is because using NSAIDs in the setting of dengue infections can increase the risk of hemorrhage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_fcef23.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_fcef23.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_fcef23.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis by Elsevier today! 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