A nurse working in the oncology clinic is providing doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 60 mg/m2 to a client whose body surface area is 1.6 m2

What dose of doxorubicin (in mg) will be sent by the pharmacy?


ANS: 96 mg

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Dressing appropriately for exercise includes __________.

A. wearing the same clothes for all exercises B. choosing dark colored clothing when exercising at night C. wearing sunscreen when exercising outside D. making sure you wear the best brand-name clothes

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What is a benefit of eating a carbohydrate/protein snack immediately following strength training and a meal or second snack an hour thereafter? a. The snack diminishes muscle mass

b. The snack lowers growth hormone levels. c. The snack restores muscle glycogen. d. The snack diminishes muscle glycogen. e. The snack decreases blood insulin.

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The suprachiasmic nuclei

A. release growth hormone, which helps repair body tissues. B. are located in the brain stem. C. control falling asleep and awakening. D. report changes in light levels during the day and night to the optic nerve.

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