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leilurhhh

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A patient who is receiving cancer chemotherapy has been ordered to receive epoetin alfa (Procrit) 150 units/kg 3 times weekly. The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes a hemoglobin level of 10.1 g/dL.
 
  The nurse will perform which action?
  a. Administer the medication as ordered.
  b. Hold the dose and notify the provider.
  c. Reduce the dose by 25.
  d. Request an order for an increased dose.

Question 2

Prior to administration of interferon alpha, the nurse will administer which medications?
 
  a. Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine
  b. Heparin and meperidine
  c. Lorazepam and furosemide
  d. Narcotic analgesics and loratadine


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Swizqar

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

ANS: B
For patients receiving cancer chemotherapy, erythropoietin-stimulating agents should not be initiated at a hemoglobin level greater than or equal to 10 g/dL.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients receiving these drugs should be premedicated with acetaminophen to reduce chills and fever and with diphenhydramine to reduce nausea.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Welcome :)


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