A 10-year-old patient displays the signs and symptoms of splenomegaly with severe anemia. The pediatric nurse suspects that these symptoms may be a sign of:
A) Cooley anemia.
B) thalassemia minor.
C) thalassemia major.
D) thalassemia intermedia.
D
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a. Occupational Safety and Health Act b. NIOSH c. Mine Safety and Health Act d. SIC Code
Laboratory monitoring for patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers should include:
1. White blood cell counts with the drug dosage increased for elevations above 10,000 feet 2. Liver function tests with the drug dosage stopped for alanine aminotransferase values twice that of normal 3. Serum creatinine levels with the drug dosage reduced for values greater than 2.5 mg/dL 4. Serum glucose levels with the drug dosage increased for levels greater than 120 mg/dL
The pharmacy technician has been asked to prepare 450 mL of a 10% potassium chloride solution. On hand, the pharmacy has 5% and 20% potassium chloride solutions. She will need ________ of the 5% potassium chloride solution to prepare this order.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The following statements are based on a comparison of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and lomustine (CCNU). Identify the statement that is not correct.
A. Both drugs ultimately generate alkylating agents B. Both drugs cross-link DNA C. Neither drug is M phase specific D. Both drugs cause hemorrhagic cystitis E. Both drugs cause some degree of bone marrow toxicity