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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 23, 2018
For which organ may a patient with cancer be prescribed hormones?
 
  a. Bone
  b. Prostate
  c. Brain
  d. Liver

Question 2

Which precautions should nurses administering antineoplastic preparations use?
 
  a. Standard precautions as always
  b. Proper hand hygiene after use
  c. Preparation of medication in special areas
  d. Preparation in direct light under a hood


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Brenm

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

ANS: B
Some tumors, such as cancer of the prostate, may depend on male or female hormones, the chemicals produced by the sex glands.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Administration of these toxic products may pose a safety hazard to the nurse and patient. There should be a special area designated for mixing these preparations.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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