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jhjkgdfhk

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An infant with cancer is to receive vincristine (Oncovin) 0.05 mg/kg intravenously. The infant weighs 18 lb. What is the appropriate dose, in mg?
 
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A patient receiving hormone manipulation as cancer therapy has all of the following side effects. For which one should you notify the prescriber immediately?
 
  a. Redness, pain, and swelling of the calf
  b. Fluid retention with weight gain
  c. Acne and darkening of the skin
  d. Breast swelling and tenderness


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

0.409

Answer to Question 2

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jhjkgdfhk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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