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sc00by25

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which person is qualified to prepare and administer antineoplastic drugs?
 
  a. Any trained drug representative
  b. Any medical assistant
  c. An advanced practice nurse
  d. An oncology nurse

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about the loss of potassium when taking diuretics. The physician started this patient on spironolactone (Aldactone). Which is a special characteristic of this diuretic?
 
  a. It blocks active transport of sodium and potassium excretion.
  b. It is used when there is high renal filtration.
  c. It affects the exchange of sodium and potassium excretion.
  d. It gives a peak effect in diuretic use.


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

ANS: D
Some preparations should be given only by a physician or other health care provider such as a specially trained chemotherapy nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Potassium-sparing diuretics increase the excretion of water and sodium but save potassium.


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