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CORALGRILL2014

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Why must a patient keep his or her chemotherapy medications in a locked cabinet?
 
  1. These medications are very costly.
  2. These medications are very toxic.
  3. These medications have narcotic effects.
  4. These medications are hard to replace monthly.

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It is important for the LPN/LVN to be a part of the evaluation process when giving the patient medications. Which of the factors below are considered to be an important part of the process of evaluating medications once they are given?
 
  1. Ask the patient what the medication tasted like.
  2. Ask the patient if swallowing all of the medications at once helped.
  3. Evaluate the therapeutic effects and the adverse affects of the medication.
  4. Evaluate whether more scheduled medication is needed.


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milbourne11

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

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These medications are toxic, and chemotherapy patients should keep any medication that is taken home in a locked cabinet away from children or pets.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse checks for two types of responses to drug therapy: therapeutic effects and adverse ef-fects.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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