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Caiter2013

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A cancer patient with a history of alcohol dependence is taking acetaminophen for pain. What organ function is at risk for toxicity from this particular combination?
 
  1. Sensory
  2. Liver
  3. Kidney
  4. Cardiorespiratory

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A patient is currently receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. If the nurse is concerned about thrombocytopenia, which NSAID should be administered?
 
  1. Diflunisal
  2. Choline salicylate
  3. Naproxen
  4. Ibuprofen


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Loise Hard

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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