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erika

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nursing action that would ensure a medication is given to the right patient would be to
 
  1. check the patient's identification bracelet.
  2. verify the medication record with the chart.
  3. verify the room number with the chart.
  4. ask the patient to state his or her birth date and Social Security number.

Question 2

A medication that interferes with metabolic functions in cells is called a(n):
 
  1. antibiotic.
  2. alkylating agent.
  3. antimetabolite.
  4. mitotic inhibitor.


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SamMuagrove

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

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Each patient should be asked his or her name as you check the identification bracelet. In a hos-pital, medication should never be given to a patient who is not wearing an identification bracelet.

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Antimetabolites disrupt normal cell function by interfering with various metabolic functions of the cells.


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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