The client is being treated with 1200 mg of Vectibix. The nurse ...

[vicotolentino]

The client is being treated with 1200 mg of Vectibix. The nurse should plan to administer the infusion over a period of _____ minutes.
 
  a. 15
  b. 30
  c. 60
  d. 90

Question 2

The patient is trying to decide whether or not to use targeted cancer therapy. In teaching patients about targeted cancer therapy, the nurse teaches the patient that side effects:
 
  a. frequently include hypotension and hirsutism.
  b. are generally dose limiting.
  c. usually are minor.
  d. are usually predictable and may be treated proactively.

[verrinzo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Doses of Vectibix over 1000 mg should be administered over 90 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Side effects may be anticipated and treated proactively. Side effects include high blood pressure and alopecia. They may be significant.

[vicotolentino]

TYSM

[jackie]

Excellent