NURS 6521N Week 9 Quiz : AdvancedPharmacology: Walden University_38 PAGES_UPDATED_2021

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A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia is going to begin chemotherapy with vincristine. The nurse is aware that vincristine must always be administered A. at a rapid infusion rate. B. at a slow ... infusion rate. C. through a central line. D. through an IV line primed with vincristine. 1 points Question 2 A 62-year-old patient taking tamoxifen exhibits increased bone and tumor pain along with a local disease flare. The nurse interprets this as an indication of which of the following? A. A hypersensitivity reaction B. Cardiomyopathy C. Nephrotoxic effects of tamoxifen D. The tumor responding to treatment 1 points Question 3 A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient? A. “If you experience significant nausea after taking a dose, stop taking the drug and schedule an appointment at the clinic.” B. “Try to keep your PICC line dressing as dry as possible at all times.” C. “It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or puffiness.” D. “You'll likely experience a lot of dry mouth while you're taking this drug, so it's helpful to chew ice chips.” 1 points Question 4 A nurse has completed a medication reconciliation of a patient who has been admitted following a motor vehicle accident. Among the many drugs that the patient has received in the previous year is rituximab. The nurse would be justified in suspecting the patient may have received treatment for which of the following diseases? A. Malignant melanoma B. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma C. Nonsmall cell lung cancer D. Renal cell carcinoma 1 points Question 5 A nurse has been assigned to a 55-year-old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse to observe for which of the following? A. Inability to drink fluids for 6 hours B. Nausea and vomiting C. Reddish urine D. Respiratory difficulty [Show More]

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