Which of the following healthy cells in the body are commonly affected by antineoplastic agents?
1. Myocardial
2. Gastrointestinal
3. Vascular
4. Cerebral
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The cells in the gastrointestinal tract are rapidly dividing and growing. Antineoplastic drugs af-fect rapidly growing normal cells.
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A patient admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is experiencing a change in his respiratory and mental status. The nurse is aware that the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the patient's blood is:
A) A capillary blood sample B) Pulse oximetry C) An arterial blood gas studies D) Assessment of the patient's nail beds
While assessing the patient's respiratory rate, the nurse assesses 4 normal breaths followed by an episode of apnea lasting 20 seconds. The nurse will describe this breathing pattern in her documentation as:
A) Eupnea B) Apnea C) Biot's respiration D) Cheyne-Stokes
When therapeutically communicating with a client who has just found out he is HIV- positive, the nurse should focus on
a. professional needs. b. an unlimited time frame for communication. c. verbal communication only between the client and the nurse. d. achieving identified health-related goals.
Raymond, a patient with Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome, is administered a dose of 6 mg of cimetidine. How long will it take for peak absorption to occur?
A. 10 minutes B. Within 90 minutes C. 6 hours D. 2 to 3 hours