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vicotolentino

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on: Jul 23, 2018
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.


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verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

Perkypinki

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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