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mpobi80

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The nurse is caring for a patient on the oncology unit who recently was diagnosed with advanced renal carcinoma. The nurse prepares to administer aldesleukin (Proleukin) as part of the treatment regimen.
 
  The primary adverse effect of this drug is
  a. hypertension.
  b. capillary leakage syndrome.
  c. hyperglycemia.
  d. hyperuricemia.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient on the oncology unit diagnosed with breast cancer. The nurse is comparing the side effects of anastrozole (Arimidex) and tamoxifen (Nolvadex). What is the advantage of anastrozole over tamoxifen?
 
  a. It causes fewer hot flushes.
  b. It reduces nausea.
  c. It causes less irritability.
  d. It promotes endometrial hyperplasia.


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shayla

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

ANS: B
Capillary leakage syndrome, an adverse effect of aldesleukin, is a particular concern, because it is a potentially fatal reaction characterized by hypotension and reduced organ perfusion.
Proleukin is not associated with hypertension, hyperglycemia, or hyperuricemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Anastrozole causes fewer hot flushes than tamoxifen.
Anastrozole increases nausea and irritability.
Anastrozole does not promote endometrial hyperplasia.


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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