Author Question: The nurse is preparing to give a dose of dasatinib (Sprycel) to a patient. The nurse notes that the ... (Read 186 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing to give a dose of dasatinib (Sprycel) to a patient. The nurse notes that the patient has just completed a meal. The tablet is in the packaging but is broken in two pieces. What is the correct action by the nurse?

a. Administer the medication with an antacid.
b. Return the tablet to the pharmacy.
c. Wait for 2 hours before giving the medication.
d. Wear gloves when handling the tablet.

Question 2

The nurse is performing a history on a patient who will begin taking bevacizumab (Avastin). Which aspect of the patient's history should be reported to the oncologist treating this patient?

a. History of hepatitis
b. Hypertension
c. Recent surgical history
d. Weight loss

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because the contents of the tablet are toxic, nurse should wear gloves if the tablets are crushed or broken. If patients are taking antacids, the medication should be given 2 hours before or after the antacid. The medication should be given with meals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bevacizumab carries a boxed warning for gastrointestinal perforations, wound dehiscence, impaired wound healing, hemorrhage, and fistula formation after surgery. The drug should not be used within 28 days after major surgery.