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anshika

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which assessment by the nurse would be a sign of neurotoxicity related to chemotherapy?
 
  a. Paresthesia
  b. Euphoria
  c. Nausea
  d. Hallucinations

Question 2

When are cancer cells most sensitive to chemotherapy?
 
  a. Resting phases
  b. Rapid division
  c. Remission intervals
  d. Slow replication


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covalentbond

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Signs and symptoms of neurotoxicity include numbness and tingling in extremities, confusion, changes in gait, and motor weakness. Euphoria, nausea, and hallucinations are not signs of neurotoxicity related to chemotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The cancer cells are the most sensitive to chemotherapy when the cells are dividing rapidly. Cancer cells are not sensitive to chemotherapy during resting phases, remission intervals, or slow replication.


anshika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Sarahjh

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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