A patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) will imminently begin a course of treatment with rituximab. In order to minimize the risk of adverse effects, what strategy for administration will be adopted?
A) Admitting the patient to the intensive care unit in anticipation of the initial bolus of the drug
B) Administering diphenhydramine 30 minutes prior to the initial dose of rituximab
C) Administering the drug by slow infusion to two peripheral IV sites simultaneously
D) Administering the initial doses by slow infusion while observing for adverse reactions
D
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Which of the following depicts the best use of virtual worlds in the education of nurses?
1. The virtual world can simulate hospital life. 2. Virtual worlds offer students answers to NCLEX-RN® style questions. 3. Virtual worlds offer synchronous interaction with patients. 4. Virtual worlds are too expensive for classroom use.
A client presents with a history of variant (Prinzmetal's) angina. What symptoms would the nurse expect to be manifested in this client?
A. Chest discomfort that appears with exertion and is relieved with nitroglycerin B. Chest pain occurring with minimal exertion that limits the client's activity C. A burning sensation in the chest wall that is relieved with rest D. Chest pressure or tightness that radiates to the arm and jaw
An individual with hyperthermia with increased sodium and decreased potassium levels is likely suffering from:
1. heat exhaustion. 2. heat stroke. 3. fever. 4. malignant hypertension.