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A 22-year-old male college senior has lived with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease for several years and has undergone several courses of treatment with limited benefit.
 
  Which of the following targeted therapies has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's disease?
  A) Tositumomab plus 131I (Bexxar)
  B) Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3)
  C) Infliximab (Remicade)
  D) Eculizumab (Soliris)

Question 2

A patient has just received her first dose of imatinib and the nurse on the oncology unit is amending the patient's care plan accordingly. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in light of this addition to the patient's drug regimen?
 
  A) Risk for Infection related to bone marrow suppression
  B) Risk for Acute Confusion related to adverse neurological effects of imatinib
  C) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to exaggerated inflammatory response
  D) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to changes in osmotic pressure



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bblaney

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


billybob123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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