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Most barbiturates are considered nonselective CNS depressants. The major exception is:
 
  a. phenobarbital.
  b. thiopental.
  c. secobarbital.
  d. butabarbital.

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A male patient has been admitted to the oncology unit for the treatment of prostate cancer. The nurse receives an order to start the patient on flutamide (Eulexin) therapy. The nurse will want to monitor which of the following?
 
  a. Liver enzymes
  b. Serum creatinine
  c. Lipid profile
  d. Complete blood cell count



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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The nurse will want to monitor the liver enzymes, because flutamide has been known to cause fatal liver toxicity.
A serum creatinine, lipid profile, and CBC are not indicated.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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