This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The treatment plan for patients taking highly emetogenic drugs should include which of the ... (Read 32 times)

SO00

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
The treatment plan for patients taking highly emetogenic drugs should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Aprepitant (Emend)
  b. Oprelvekin (Neumega)
  c. Erythropoietin (Epogen)
  d. Ondansetron (Zofran)
  e. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Question 2

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient newly admitted to the oncology unit. What nursing actions would be considered priority for a patient undergoing extended chemotherapy treatment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Monitor the patient's temperature.
  b. Instruct the patient about a neutropenic diet.
  c. Monitor the neutrophil count.
  d. Administer erythropoietin for fatigue.
  e. Order a wig to manage the patient's alopecia.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Yixagurpuldink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
The regimen of choice for patients taking highly emetogenic drugs consists of aprepitant, dexamethasone, and a serotonin antagonist, such as ondansetron.
Neumega stimulates platelet production and would not be used for nausea.
Epogen facilitates the production of red cells and would not be used to treat nausea.
Benadryl would not be useful for treating this type of nausea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Because of a lack of neutrophils as a result of chemotherapy, signs of infection may be masked. A slight temperature may be a sign of infection. The nurse should monitor the neutrophil count to prevent infection, and also should prevent exposure of the patient to individuals with infectious illness.
There is no such thing as a neutropenic diet.
Erythropoietin is given for anemia, not for fatigue.
Alopecia is a concern, but not the most pressing concern for this patient.




SO00

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


aruss1303

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library