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biggirl4568

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What is the effect of chemotherapeutic agents on cells?
 
  a. Slows cell growth
  b. Kills malignant cells
  c. Breaks down the bacterial cell wall
  d. Increase helper T-cell production

Question 2

The physician tells the nurse that a patient is hypokalemic. He has been taking a thiazide medication for treatment of his high blood pressure. Which should the nurse instruct him to increase his dietary intake of?
 
  a. Green leafy vegetables
  b. Sodium
  c. Bananas and citrus fruits
  d. Low-fat products


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

ANS: A
Chemotherapeutic agents slow cell growth or delay the spread of malignant cells into other parts of the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Thiazide may lead to significant loss of potassium. The patient should take the medication with a full glass of orange juice (unless not permitted by his or her diet). Other potassium-rich foods include bananas.


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