Monocytes and macrophages rush to the area of cell injury at the beginning of an acute inflammation, but are not active in chronic inflammation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following alkylating agents can cross the blood-brain barrier? Select all that apply
A) Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) B) Melphalan (Alkeran) C) Carmustine (BiCNU) D) Streptozocin (Zanosar) E) Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)
A patient has undergone bone marrow transplant. Which injection should the nurse anticipate this patient will receive to help stabilize the immune response and prevent rejection?
a. Dexamethasone (Decadron) b. Filgrastim (Neupogen) c. Zidovudine (Retrovir) d. Nevirapine (Viramune)
When teaching a woman about ingesting drugs while breastfeeding, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) Almost all drugs are excreted to some extent in breast milk. B) A mother can plan on taking common over-the-counter drugs without difficulty. C) A mother has to limit her exposure to narcotics and sedatives while breastfeeding. D) A mother should halt breastfeeding for 1 week after taking any drug.
While assisting a pregnant Mexican-American woman to dress, the nurse asks about a brass key pinned to the patient's underwear. The patient says that wearing the brass key protects her un-born baby if a solar eclipse occurs
What is the nurse's best response? a. "An additional way to protect your baby is by taking your vitamins." b. "Does your religion require you to wear this brass key during pregnancy?" c. "Just how does wearing a brass key protect your baby during a solar eclipse?" d. "Your baby would be better protected by keeping all your prenatal appoint-ments."