When are childhood cancers most often diagnosed?
a. During infancy
b. At peak times of physical growth
c. After diagnosis of a chronic illness
d. After an acute illness
Answer: b. At peak times of physical growth
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When a nurse prepares to administer epoetin alfa, how should the vial be handled?
a. Shake the vial vigorously before administering the drug. b. Store the vial at freezing temperatures to protect the protein. c. Avoid refreezing unused portions. d. Protect the vial from agitation.
A patient diagnosed with a myopathy is at risk for aspiration. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for this patient?
1. Instruct the patient to avoid thick liquids. 2. Instruct the patient to eat small bites of food and chew thoroughly before swallowing. 3. Instruct the patient to avoid solid foods. 4. Instruct the patient to consume thin, watery liquids with meals.
A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 20 mg/mL oral concentrate, 1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well. What will the nurse do next?
a. Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken. b. Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime. c. Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing. d. Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.
A young adult asks the nurse about the normal cholesterol level. The nurse tells the client that the total cholesterol level should be maintained at less than which value?
A. 140 mg/dL (<3.64 mmol/L) B. 200 mg/dL (<5.2 mmol/L) C. 250 mg/dL (<6.5 mmol/L) D. 300 mg/dL (<7.8 mmol/L)