The treatment plan for patients taking highly emetogenic drugs should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aprepitant (Emend)
b. Oprelvekin (Neumega)
c. Erythropoietin (Epogen)
d. Ondansetron (Zofran)
e. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
ANS: A, D
The regimen of choice for patients taking highly emetogenic drugs consists of aprepitant, dexamethasone, and a serotonin antagonist, such as ondansetron.
Neumega stimulates platelet production and would not be used for nausea.
Epogen facilitates the production of red cells and would not be used to treat nausea.
Benadryl would not be useful for treating this type of nausea.
You might also like to view...
A chronic renal failure client complains of generalized bone pain and tenderness. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to an increased potential for the development of spontaneous bone fractures?
A) Elevated serum creatinine B) Hyperkalemia C) Hyperphosphatemia D) Elevated urea and nitrogen
The nurse is obtaining signatures on consent forms for participation in a clinical drug trial. One patient says, "I'm not sure I want to do this, but I need the cash." The nurse will take which action?
a. Ask the patient to clarify concerns. b. Reinforce that cash is given to all subjects equally. c. Report this statement to the party named on the consent. d. Review the elements of the study and obtain consent.
A patient has a cast on his left wrist. Which statement is correct?
a. Blood pressure is measured on the injured arm. b. Blood pressure is measured on the right arm. c. The person decides what arm to use. d. You use the arm that is easiest to reach.
Place the following nursing interventions related to resuscitation in the correct order according to complexity of the method and seriousness of the infant's condition
1. Perform chest compressions. 2. Administer epinephrine. 3. Rub the infant's back with a blanket. 4. Administer 21% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator. 5. Administer 100% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator.