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lak

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following cytoprotective agents can be given along with antineoplastic drugs to help prevent or lessen certain adverse effects? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
  B) Amifostine (Ethyol)
  C) Leucovorin (Wellcovorin)
  D) Mesna (Mesnex)
  E) Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)

Question 2

A client is to start chemotherapy. The client is worried about going bald in the course of the treatment. How can the nurse assist the client in being comfortable with her body image?
 
  A) Forewarn about hair loss as permanent
  B) Explain it is not life-threatening
  C) Suggest the use of a wig or cap
  D) Explain that hair preserves body heat

Question 3

When describing humoral immunity to a group of nursing students, which of the following would the instructor most likely include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) B lymphocytes are involved.
  B) An antigen-antibody response occurs.
  C) An immunity that is independent of cell-mediated immunity occurs.
  D) T lymphocytes are activated.
  E) The immunity protects the body against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.


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Athena23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 2

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 3

Ans: A, B
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Humoral immunity involves the action of B lymphocytes and protects the body against bacterial and viral infections. Humoral immunity is based on the antigen-antibody response. Humoral immunity is interdependent with cell-mediated immunity. Cell-mediated immunity involves the action of T lymphocytes and protects against bacterial, viral, and fungal infection.


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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