Which patient(s) with cancer will require more intense monitoring when starting imatinib therapy? You may select more than one answer
1. An obese patient
2. A patient who cannot tolerate interferon
3. A patient on warfarin for a history of thrombosis
4. A patient with an allergic response to aspirin
5. A patient taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder
Correct Answers: 3, 5
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A school nurse is conducting a program with high school students about adolescent sexuality. Which of the following information would the school nurse most likely include?
a. Abstinence is the only way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. b. Resources are available for assisting teenage parents with, for example, maternity clothing and baby needs. c. There are many sources of free or very-low-cost birth control measures. d. Teenage mothers are less likely to complete high school and often remain single and live in poverty. e. Abortion is dangerous, is illegal in most areas, and can result in lifelong sterility.
A patient with bipolar disorder is admitted to the hospital. The patient has been taking lithium [Lithobid] for several years and has not been evaluated by a provider for over a year
Besides obtaining a lithium level, the nurse caring for this patient will anticipate orders for which labora-tory tests? (Select all that apply.) a. Calcium level b. Complete blood count with differential c. Liver function tests d. Renal function tests e. Serum potassium f. Thyroid function tests
The basic rights of medication administration are: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right
route, the right time, and the right documentation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Both acupressure and acupuncture are based on:
a. Distraction b. Stimulation along meridians c. Measurement of muscle tension d. The power of suggestion