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washai

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A nurse should monitor a client closely for increased seizure activity when which of the following antineoplastic drugs are used concomitantly with phenytoin (Dilantin)? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
  B) Busulfan (Busulfex)
  C) Thiotepa (Thioplex)
  D) Doxorubicin (Doxil)
  E) Irinotecan (Camptosar)

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed iron dextran. The nurse understands that which information is used to calculate the drug dosage?
 
  A) Client's age
  B) Client's height
  C) Hemoglobin level
  D) Platelet count


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

Ans: B, C, E
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Plant alkaloids (irinotecan) and alkylating agents (busulfan and thiotepa) can increase risk of seizure when given with phenytoin (Dilantin).

Answer to Question 2

Here to give you a feedback, your answer was right Awesome


washai

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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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