A patient with leukemia receives rasburicase (Elitek) before administering chemotherapy. What is the nurse's priority assessment after administration of this medication?
A) Blood glucose levels
B) Serum potassium levels
C) Serum calcium levels
D) Uric acid levels
D
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Rasburicase is approved for the management of plasma uric acid levels in patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid malignancies who are receiving antineoplastic therapy associated with tumor lysis and elevated serum uric acid levels. Uric acid levels should be analyzed within 4 hours of each dose of rasburicase. Blood glucose, potassium, and calcium levels should not be affected by administration of the drug.
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A. clients using more than one pharmacy to get prescriptions filled. B. clients taking many medications at the same time. C. state and local pharmacy chains that specialize in geriatric prescriptions. D. state and local pharmacy chains that specialize in pediatric prescriptions.