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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An effective antiemetic drug given intravenously to block receptors on the endings of nerve cells in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, given once a day in a 5-minute infusion, is called
 
  a. prochlorperazine (Compazine).
  b. metoclopramide (Reglan).
  c. granisetron (Kytril).
  d. pentoxifylline (Trental).

Question 2

A critical care nurse is providing care for a patient who was admitted to the intensive care unit after going into cardiogenic shock while on one of the hospital's medical units.
 
  This nurse should plan assessments and interventions in the knowledge that the effects of cardiogenic shock primarily result from:
  A) Tissue hypoperfusion
  B) Toxic effects of cardiac biomarkers
  C) Overcompensation by the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
  D) Osmotic changes


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Medications for symptom control of cancer treatment include administering doses over 5 minutes, beginning 30 minutes before chemotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

A


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