Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is used to treat certain breast cancers. What requirement does the tumor need to meet in order to respond to this drug? The tumor cells need to:
A. Be resistant to all other chemotherapy
B. Be malignant
C. Express the human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2
D. Rely on estrogen for growth
Ans: C. Express the human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2
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When the nurse is obtaining a sexual history, which assessment data reflects a physical factor associated with sexual functioning?
A. The client is single. B. The client is dressed as a female. C. The client uses condoms for birth control. D. The client believes sexual functioning is an important part of being a healthy woman.
The nurse is checking reflexes on a 7-month-old infant. When the infant is suspended in a horizontal prone position, the head is raised and the legs and spine are extended. Which reflex is this?
a. Landau b. Parachute c. Body righting d. Labyrinth righting
The nurse is working with a 23-year-old client to develop a menu plan for a 2000-calorie food plan. After presenting MyPlate options, the client decides on a menu for the day. Which of the following is the best option for this client?
A) 1 cup steamed spinach, 3 oz poached salmon with dill, 1 small apple, 1 cup hot tea sweetened with 1 tsp sugar B) 2 slices white bread, 1 tbsp mayo, 2 slices bologna, 1 slice American cheese, 1 tsp mustard C) 1 cup yogurt with fruit, 1 cup spilt pea and ham soup, 1 cup coffee with creamer and sugar D) 2 cups spaghetti with meatball sauce, 2 cups salad with lettuce, carrots, celery, radishes, green peppers, green onions, and 3 tbsp ranch dressing