The nurse is providing preoperative care to a patient who will receive a transplant. The patient has high panel reactive antibodies (PRA)
As part of induction therapy for this patient, the nurse understands which medication to be of priority for administration in the operating room? a. Alemtuzumab (Campath)
b. Tacrolimus (Prograf)
c. Sirolimus (Rapamune)
d. Cyclosporine (Neoral)
A
Alemtuzumab (Campath) is a monoclonal antibody used as an induction agent in patients that are at high immunological risk. Tacrolimus (Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), and cyclosporine (Neoral) are all immunosuppressive agents used as part of ongoing maintenance therapy.
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A nurse is caring for a client with severe heat cramps. What should the nurse do when providing care to the client with a heat-related illness?
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______________ is described as those abilities to understand one's own and others feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately
a. Great Man theory b. Social intelligence c. Emotional intelligence d. Big Five personalities
Access to public and government facilities is not a problem for obese individuals because discrimination laws ensure that these facilities are designed and modified for people with disabilities.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)