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s.tung

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The physician has discontinued a patient's diuretic medication. Which way would the nurse expect this medication to be discontinued?
 
  a. Reduced gradually
  b. Stopped immediately
  c. Taken every other week for a month
  d. Stopped after two more doses

Question 2

The nurse is completing education for a patient receiving Novantrone (mitoxantrone) for treatment of leukemia. The nurse teaches the patient that he or she may experience which signs or symptoms?
 
  a. Low blood pressure
  b. Stomatitis
  c. Numbness
  d. Increased appetite


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leeeep

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

ANS: A
When a diuretic is discontinued, it is recommended that the drug be reduced gradually to avoid the development of serious edema.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Novantrone (mitoxantrone) may cause petechiae, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, sepsis, fungal infections, dyspnea, fever, and alopecia.


s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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