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dollx

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Which body tissue(s) is/are most at risk for toxicity from chemotherapy? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Sperm-forming cells
  2. Liver
  3. Bone marrow
  4. Heart
  5. Hair follicles

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The nurse helps a patient weigh the risks and benefits of chemotherapy. Which factor would favor withholding chemotherapy?
 
  1. A high Karnofsky score
  2. The tumor is minimally responsive to therapy
  3. The patient is of advanced age
  4. The patient has comorbid major depression


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FergA

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

Correct Answers: 1, 3, 5

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


dollx

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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