The nurse administers aldesleukin to a patient diagnosed with ...

[mcmcdaniel]

The nurse administers aldesleukin to a patient diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma. When assessing the patient a few days later, what abnormal findings would the nurse attribute to the medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Increased lymphocyte count
  B) Increased red blood cell count
  C) Increased platelet count
  D) Irregular pulse rate
  E) Increased blood pressure

Question 2

What is the function of the mitochondria within the cell?
 
  A) Convert small substances into energy
  B) Convert hormones into secretory substances
  C) Produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
  D) Move electrolytes into and out of a cell

[vish98]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Feedback:
Aldesleukin activates human cellular immunity and inhibits tumor growth through increases in lymphocytes, platelets, and cytokines. Common adverse effects include hypotension, sinus tachycardia, arrhythmias, as well as pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, GI bleeding, bone marrow suppression, respiratory difficulties, fever, chills, pain, mental status changes, and dizziness. There is no impact on red blood cell count. It does not raise blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Mitochondria are rod-shaped organelles that produce energy in the form of ATP for use by cells. They do not convert small substances into energy; they do not convert hormones into secretory substances; and they do not move electrolytes into and out of a cell.

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