Which of the following drugs must be activated by an enzyme inside the tumor cell to convert the drug to its active form?

A. Cyclophosphamide
B. Cytosine arabinoside
C. Doxorubicin
D. Dacarbazine
E. Toremifene


Answer: B. Cytosine arabinoside

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A nursing colleague says, "This patient was admitted claiming to have been raped by her boyfriend, but just look at the sexy clothes she's wearing."

Which response reflects an understanding of the most likely source of the colleague's comment? a. "Have you ever cared for other sexual assault victims?" b. "Your sister was raped when she was in college, wasn't she?" c. "You have three unmarried brothers about the patient's age, don't you?" d. "Are you saying that wearing sexy clothes caused her to be sexually assaulted?"

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__________ is the hemoglobin in which glucose molecules have permanently attached whose amount correlates with the level of glucose in the past 3-4 months

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A patient receiving a unit of packed red blood cells as treatment for anemia begins to vomit and experience extreme gastrointestinal cramping. What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)

a. Stop the transfusion. b. Administer intravenous (IV) heparin. c. Prepare to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary. d. Stay with the patient and call for help. e. Flush the blood tubing with normal saline.

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