The nurse is using this diagram to explain why the patient is receiving a drug that modifies hematopoiesis. Mark the cells that would be increased by administering oprelvekin (Neumega)
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
1
Rationale: Oprelvekin (Neumega) is the drug most frequently used to enhance platelet production. Platelets arise from megakaryoblasts.
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When it comes to the aging process, which of the following phenomena are primarily the contributing factors to hypertension in the elderly population? Select all that apply. A) Stiffening of large arteries like the aorta B) Increased sensitivity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system C) Decreased baroreceptor sensitivity and renal blood flow D) Increased peripheral vascular resistance E) Increase in renal perfusion
If a researcher posted a recruitment notice for a study on a Web site, people who responded would comprise a convenience sample
A) True B) False
When caring for a client receiving a methotrexate infusion, the nurse should:
a. administer leucovorin immediately after the infusion of methotrexate. b. increase the client's intravenous fluids, if the specific gravity falls below 1.010. c. discontinue the infusion, if nausea and vomiting develop. d. premedicate the client with prednisone to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis.
When assessing whispered pectoriloquy, the nurse would instruct a client to do which of the following?
A) Softly repeat the words "one-two-three." B) Say "ninety-nine." C) Cough each time the stethoscope is moved. D) Say the letter "e."