An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib
Which of the following characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
A) The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus that is controlled using diet and oral antihyperglycemics.
B) The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral edema.
C) The patient experienced a mild ischemic stroke several years ago and had transient ischemic attacks last year.
D) The patient had a total knee arthroplasty several months earlier.
B
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A 40-year-old woman has been identified to have a deficiency in estrogen. Which of the following physiological phenomena is most likely to remain unaffected?
A) Parathyroid hormone antagonism and the rate of bone resorption B) The regulation of uterine endothelial development C) The maintenance of normal skin and blood vessel structure D) The synthesis and release of adrenal glucocorticoids
A patient is prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Prepare the medication for intramuscular injection. 2. Allow the medication to warm to room temperature for no longer than 6 hours. 3. Withdraw prescribed amount and return remaining medication to refrigerator for later use. 4. Discard vial if left at room temperature for longer than 4 hours. 5. Give the medication at least 24 hours following cytotoxic chemotherapy.
A nurse is preparing to assess the cranial nerves of a patient. The nurse is about to test CN I. Which of the following would the nurse do?
A) Use a Snellen chart to test visual acuity B) Ask the patient to identify scents C) Test extraocular eye movements D) Perform the Weber's test
When planning care for pain control of older clients, which principles should the nurse apply?
A. Pain is a natural outcome of the aging process B. Pain perception increases with age C. The client may deny pain D. The nurse should avoid use of opioids E. The client may describe pain as an "ache" or "discomfort"