The patient is scheduled to begin treatment with oxaliplatin (Eloxatin). The primary care provider should plan to monitor which body system regularly?
a. Cardiovascular
b. Respiratory
c. Orthopedic
d. Psychiatric
ANS: B
Pulmonary fibrosis is noted in approximately 43% of patients using oxaliplatin and should be monitored for.
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