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mynx

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient receiving interferon experiences confusion, somnolence, and aphasia. The nurse will perform which action?
 
  a. Discontinue the medication immediately.
  b. Inform the family that these symptoms may persist for years.
  c. Reassure the patient that these side effects are reversible.
  d. Request an order for lorazepam.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a young adult patient who will begin receiving interferon. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I may have a low-grade fever while taking this medication.
  b. I may have serious cardiovascular side effects because of this drug.
  c. I should take antiemetics prior to each dose of this medication.
  d. I may need to avoid people who are sick while I'm taking this drug.


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sokh

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

ANS: C
Neurologic side effects, such as confusion, somnolence, and aphasia, are reversible after the drug is stopped. It is not necessary to stop the medication unless the symptoms progress and become severe. Lorazepam is not indicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antiemetics should be given prior to treatment to prevent nausea from occurring. Fevers are common and are usually high. Cardiovascular side effects tend to occur in older patients. Neutropenia is rare with interferon and does not predispose patients to infection.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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