Author Question: The client is being treated with 1200 mg of Vectibix. The nurse should plan to administer the ... (Read 60 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with 1200 mg of Vectibix. The nurse should plan to administer the infusion over a period of _____ minutes.

a. 15
b. 30
c. 60
d. 90

Question 2

The patient is trying to decide whether or not to use targeted cancer therapy. In teaching patients about targeted cancer therapy, the nurse teaches the patient that side effects:

a. frequently include hypotension and hirsutism.
b. are generally dose limiting.
c. usually are minor.
d. are usually predictable and may be treated proactively.

verrinzo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Doses of Vectibix over 1000 mg should be administered over 90 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Side effects may be anticipated and treated proactively. Side effects include high blood pressure and alopecia. They may be significant.