Which patient(s) with cancer will require more intense monitoring when starting imatinib therapy? You may select more than one answer.
1. An obese patient
2. A patient who cannot tolerate interferon
3. A patient on warfarin for a history of thrombosis
4. A patient with an allergic response to aspirin
5. A patient taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder
Question 2
While counseling a patient about bexarotene, the nurse should include which information?
1. There is an increased risk of clotting.
2. There is a need to monitor for lipid abnormalities.
3. There is a need to take vitamin A supplements with this agent.
4. It is important to avoid exertional activities.
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Patient with exophthalmos.
Example of problem focused patient
Monitoring and Following Up on Laboratory Test Results
Skin Cancer
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...