All of the following statements about monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) as anticancer drugs are accurate EXCEPT:
A. Humanization of MoAbs reduces an immune response in patients
B. MoAbs are produced in mice
C. MoAbs are produced in rats
D. MoAbs can evoke an immune response in humans
E. MoAbs are very effective against solid tumors
Ans: E. MoAbs are very effective against solid tumors
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a. malpractice. b. harm to the patient. c. negligence. d. failure to follow the Nurse Practice Act.
An 80-year-old resident of an assisted living facility is proud of the fact that he was an elite athlete during his younger years
Despite his concerted efforts to remain physically active and maintain his stamina, he is lamenting his loss of exercise tolerance in recent years. How can his nurse best respond to these concerns? A) "It's inevitable that your heart increases in size as you age, and this is associated with a loss of cardiac efficiency.". B) "It's normal for your heart to contract less strongly as you age, and this makes you somewhat less able to exercise vigorously.". C) "As you age, it's common for your heart rate becomes less regular and this often results in fatigue.". D) "The normal increase in blood pressure that accompanies aging leaves you with less cardiac reserve capacity than when you were young.".
An elderly client with asthma has a respiratory rate of 28 at rest. Wheezes are audible on inspiration. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client is
A) activity intolerance with fatigue. B) ineffective airway clearance with cough. C) altered tissue perfusion with hypoxemia. D) ineffective breathing pattern with tachypnea and wheezing.
Health care technology has multiple benefits and can be instrumental in continuing the health care reform process. Which of the following would be considered a benefit? Select all that apply
1. Immediate electronic access to all records 2. The development of best practice models 3. A larger portion of the operating budget used to purchase and maintain electronic equipment 4. Improves the safety and efficiency of health care delivery 5. Facilitates the sharing of information needed to improve the quality of care