Author Question: A child with ALL is given leucovorin, a folinic acid, after high-dose methotrexate therapy. It is ... (Read 84 times)

Coya19@aol.com · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child with ALL is given leucovorin, a folinic acid, after high-dose methotrexate therapy. It is important to administer this drug because leucovorin

A) prevents methotrexate that is not incorporated into leukemia cells from entering normal cells.
B) helps methotrexate enter leukemia cells the same as insulin helps glucose enter cells.
C) is an experimental drug to ensure resistance to infection during methotrexate therapy.
D) will encourage bone marrow to build new cells after methotrexate therapy.

Question 2

Decreasing postpartum hospital stays is primarily the result of the influence of:

1. HMOs and private insurers.
2. consumer demand.
3. hospitals.
4. the federal government.

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

1
1. Correct. The trend for shortened hospital stays is based largely on efforts to reduce health care costs.
2. Incorrect. Secondarily, consumers have demanded to have less medical intervention and more family-centered experiences.
3. Incorrect. Hospitals are obligated to follow standards of care and federal statutes regard-ing discharge policies.
4. Incorrect. The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act provides minimum federal standards for health plan coverage for mothers and their newborns. Under this act, newborns and mothers are allowed to stay in the hospital for longer periods.