Chapter 8, Problem 18MC

While teaching a patient who is about to receive cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) chemotherapy, the nurse will instruct the patient to watch for potential adverse effects, such as a )cholinergic diarrhea.b )hemorrhagic cystitis.c )peripheral neuropathy.d) ototoxicity

The most important manifestation of acetaminophen toxicity is:   Question 11 options:   A) metallic taste   B) hepatic damage   C) abdominal pain   D) bloody diarrhea

A 20-year-old lady arrived at your clinic complaining of once-weekly asthma problems. For this patient, the suggested course of action is:Asap A. Short course of oral corticosteroids B. SABA as needed only. C. Regular medium dose ICS + (SABA as needed). D. High dose ICS + LABA + SABA. E. Regular low dose ICS + (SABA as needed).

Myra Johnson Myra is a healthy, active 83-year-old woman who is conscientious about healthy eating and exercise. She read about the many health benefits from using aloe to detox and decided to give it a try. Over a period of diligent use, she developed diarrhea but passed it off as part of the detox process. Her family took her to the emergency department when she exhibited what they thought were signs of a stroke: weakness, exhaustion, and delirium. What may be causing her symptoms? Recall Myra. She lost excessive amounts of fluid from diarrhea Unfolding and is diagnosed with dehydration. Why didn't she feel thirsty as Case she became dehydrated? Think of Myra. The speed with which her food moved through the GI tract interfered with the absorption of fluid, electrolytes, and nutrients. She was given IV replacement fluid, an antidiar- rheal medication, and oral fluids. What should Myra understand about the need for "detox" and its potential risks? Recall Myra. Her fluid and…

When a patient is receiving long-term NSAID therapy, which drug may be given to prevent the serious gastrointestinal adverse effects of NSAIDs?a )misoprostol (Cytotec)b) metoprolol(Lopressor)c) metoclopramide(Reglan)d) magnesium sulfate

A physician order humulin R 54 units and humulin N 40 units qam and humulin R 35 units ac evening meal subcutaneously. How many units of insulin should be injected every morning?

Briefly write about Poisons control center and the main aspects of poison control center?  Please answer at your own easy words.  Please give suitable diagram, pictures or table's regarding this topic. I will rate you positive if you do so. Thank you.

Kelly has breast cancer. Her doctors determined her breast cancer wasaggressive, which meant that she needed to undergo chemotherapy. Her doctors recommended a combination of docetaxel (Taxotere®), carboplatin, and trastuzumab (Herceptin®). The following is her blog entry after her second chemo treatment: As far as chemo symptoms go, the biggest has been fatigue. I was just tired, grumpy, and not my usual, peppy self most of the week. Other very minor things—tiny bit of stomach upset at the beginning of the week, but just enough to make me not feel like eating a big steak, not enough to keep me from eating soup or sandwiches. My scalp felt a little irritated—for the girls out there, itwas the feeling of having my hair in a tight ponytail all day and then letting it down, and the follicles just feel prickly—this is normal for several daysbefore the hair falls out. Also, I have a weird dry mouth feeling, so some things taste a little different. But seriously, these are really minor…

A 60‐year‐old woman is started on imatinib therapy for chronic‐phase chronic myeloid leukaemia. Which ONE of the following adverse effects is most likely? Select one: A.Pancytopenia B.Hepatic test abnormality C.Pancreatitis D.Fluid retention