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Charlie

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A patient is receiving IV caspofungin (Cancidas). Which assessments are most important to perform daily? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Assessing both calves for swelling, redness, and pain
  b. Examining the skin for rash and blisters
  c. Assessing capillary refill in fingers and toes
  d. Assessing the injection site for irritation or phlebitis
  e. Reviewing laboratory reports of white blood cell counts
  f. Listening for bowel sounds in all four abdominal quadrants
  g. Reviewing laboratory reports for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine

Question 2

A patient is prescribed amphotericin B (Fungizone) 400 mg intravenously. How fast should you infuse this drug?
 
  a. Immediately by intravenous (IV) push
  b. Over a period of 60 minutes
  c. Over a period of 2 hours
  d. Over a minimum of 6 hours


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tdewitt

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

ANS: A, B, D, G

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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