Oral candidiasis occurs in patients taking anticancer drugs due to a decrease in
a. platelets.
b. white blood cells.
c. red blood cells.
d. all of the above.
b. Oral candidiasis (thrush) is common due to an overgrowth of fungi because of reduced white blood cell count. It may be more important to prevent rather than treat oral candidiasis.
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a. True b. False
In an ectopic pregnancy, the primary threat to the pregnant woman is:
a. infection. b. hemorrhage. c. severe pain. d. damage to pelvic organs.
The drug name 4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-s(5H)-furanone is referred to as the ____________________ name of the drug
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client in acute respiratory distress is brought to the emergency department. After endotracheal (ET) intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation, the client is transferred to the intensive care unit. Before suctioning the ET tube, the nurse hyperventilates and hyperoxygenates the client. What is the rationale for these interventions?
a) They help prevent subcutaneous emphysema. b) They help prevent pneumothorax. c) They help prevent cardiac arrhythmias. d) They help prevent pulmonary edema.