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Yi-Chen

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) released from the anterior pituitary is important in humans because of its suspected ability to do what?
 
  A) Block the perception of pain
  B) Change the color of skin in some environments
  C) Stimulate fat mobilization
  D) Stimulate nerve growth and development

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a class for nurses hired to work on the oncology unit. What statement, if made by the nurse, would be correct regarding chemotherapy for older adults? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Older adults may be more susceptible to the central nervous system (CNS) and GI effects of these drugs.
  B) Older patients are at risk for dehydration and diminished nutritional status.
  C) Safety precautions should be instituted as soon as any drug is initiated.
  D) Dosage will need to be adjusted based on the age of the older adult.
  E) Older adults are already somewhat immunosuppressed, so further suppression is a concern.


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duke02

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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MSH might be important for nerve growth and development in humans. Animals use MSH to change skin color as part of protective camouflage, but it does not have this effect in humans. Lipotropins stimulate fat mobilization. Endorphins and enkephalins are hormones that block the perception of pain.

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A, B, E
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Older adults may be more susceptible to the CNS and GI effects of some of these drugs. Older patients should be monitored for hydration and nutritional status regularly. Safety precautions should be instituted if CNS effects occur but are not needed for every drug as soon as it is initiated. Dosage is adjusted based on hepatic and renal function, not the patient's age. Protecting these patients from exposure to infection and injury is a very important aspect of their nursing care because older patients are naturally somewhat immunosuppressed because of age.


Yi-Chen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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