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sabina

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse recognizes which of the following drugs is used as an immunosuppressant agent in small doses and as an antineoplastic agent in large doses?
 
  a. methotrexate c. cyclosporine
  b. emtricitabine d. gamma globulin

Question 2

When administering antivenin to a child who has been bitten by a copperhead snake, the nurse should:
 
  a. anticipate using smaller doses that with adults.
  b. administer the standard dose of 10 mL of antivenin.
  c. anticipate using larger doses than with adults.
  d. monitor the child closely for evidence of multiple bites.


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

ANS: A

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A Correct: Methotrexate and cyclophosphamide are used as immunosuppressant agents in small doses and as antineoplastic agents in large doses.
B Incorrect: This is an antiviral agent used to treat clients with HIV.
C Incorrect: This is an immunosuppressant, but not an antineoplastic.
D Incorrect: This provides passive immunity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Larger doses of antivenin are required for children.
B Incorrect: This is a minimum dose.
C Correct: Larger doses of antivenin are required for children.
D Incorrect: This is not a likely scenario. Most snakes bite because of feeling threatened and do not inflict multiple bites.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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