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bobbysung

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Which of the following healthy cells in the body are commonly affected by antineoplastic agents?
 
  1. Myocardial
  2. Gastrointestinal
  3. Vascular
  4. Cerebral

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A patient in treatment for multiple myeloma is on Mesnex (ifosfamide). She reports to you that she is having bouts of nausea and has been unable to eat. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  1. Take nothing by mouth until this passes.
  2. Replace fluid losses right away.
  3. Only eat nonsalty foods.
  4. Hold ice chips in your mouth.


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Laurenleakan

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

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The cells in the gastrointestinal tract are rapidly dividing and growing. Antineoplastic drugs af-fect rapidly growing normal cells.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient may not be able to eat anything at times but may find holding ice chips in the mouth to be helpful.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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