Which of the following types of drugs cross-link strands of cellular DNA and interfere with RNA, causing an imbalance of growth that results in cell destruction?
A. alkylating agents
B. antimetabolites
C. antibiotic antitumor drugs
D. miotic inhibitors
Answer: A
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A preschool-age client is well nourished but is in the fourth percentile for height according to age. The nurse recognizes this client needs to be referred promptly because:
1. there is evidence the client has inadequate GH levels. 2. there is evidence the client has inadequate ACTH levels. 3. there is evidence the child has inadequate TSH levels. 4. there is evidence the child has inadequate FSH and LH levels.
A patient taking an MAOI is seen in the clinic with a blood pressure of 170/96 mm Hg. What will the nurse ask this patient?
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