When designing a combination regimen for the treatment of cancer all of the following "rules " apply EXCEPT:
A. Select drugs that have activity against tumor when used alone
B. Select drugs that have different mechanisms of action
C. Select drugs that have similar host toxicity
D. Select drugs that have potential synergistic interactions
Ans: C. Select drugs that have similar host toxicity
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A) Improved breathing B) Decreased fatigue C) Decreased muscle spasms D) Increased urinary output
The advanced practice nurse is thinking of moving to another state. What information about regulation of advanced nursing practice is important for this nurse to consider?
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A 72-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with gout. She also has a long history of chronic congestive heart failure. The most likely contributing factor to the development of gout in this older female is
A. Lead intoxication B. Illegal whiskey C. Binge-eating D. Thiazide diuretics
An air-suspension bed is contraindicated for the patient with:
a. burns. b. traction. c. osteoporosis. d. respiratory insufficiency.