Another term used for anticancer drugs is ________, which means that they stop all growth.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cytostatic
Cytostatic means able to suppress cell growth and replication.
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1. To obtain a baseline urine output. 2. To support the diagnosis of kidney stones. 3. To evaluate the ability of the client to empty the bladder. 4. To evaluate renal function.
The patient, age 21, has been treated for chlamydia and has a history of recurrent herpes. What should the nurse counsel this patient about?
a. Sexual history, risk reduction measures, and testing for HIV b. Getting an appointment at a family planning clinic c. Testing for HIV and what the test results mean d. Abstinence and a monogamous relationship
Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?
a. Check the spelling and name of each medication. b. Check the physician's order only. c. Ask the team leader to check the order with you. d. Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes.
Which chief complaint would the nurse evaluate as indicating the patient may have problems with erythrocyte levels?
1. "I have been running a low-grade fever for a week.". 2. "I have bruises all over my body.". 3. "I am sick all the time.". 4. "I am so tired all the time.".