A 51-year-old female patient has been receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for metastatic breast cancer. Her medical record indicates she has cardiomyopathy and a cumulative dose of 300 mg/m2 of doxorubicin
Which of the following measures would help limit the severity of the cardiomyopathy in this patient?
A) A reduced dose
B) A single large dose instead of multiple doses
C) The use of dexrazoxane in conjunction with doxorubicin
D) Meticulous monitoring during drug administration
C
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The nurse is assessing for changes in the nails of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse would document clubbing of the fingers if the angle of the nail bed exceeds _________ degrees
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about methods used for cervical ripening. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a mechanical method?
A) Herbal agents B) Laminaria C) Membrane stripping D) Amniotomy
A 10-year-old child with Tourette's disorder is receiving haloperidol as part of his treatment plan
When assessing the child at a follow up visit, which statement by the child would lead the nurse to suspect that he is experiencing a side effect of the drug? A) "Sometimes I feel like I'm so sleepy." B) "I'm eating about the same amount as before." C) "My muscles seem pretty flexible lately." D) "I think I'm much more alert with this drug."
Nurses seeking online information on health outcomes from reputable sources can access online materials from the
a. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. b. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. c. National Committee for Quality Assurance. d. All of the above.