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viki

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When giving instructions regarding infection prevention to a patient receiving chemotherapy, the nurse should inform the patient that the highest risk of sustaining infection occurs:
 
  a. during days 1-3 after chemotherapy.
  b. during days 5-7 after chemotherapy.
  c. during days 10-14 after chemotherapy.
  d. the day before the next cycle of chemotherapy begins.

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Which statement is correct regarding the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
 
  a. They facilitate the final step in platelet aggregation.
  b. They are used as adjuncts with thrombolytic therapy.
  c. They are contraindicated in patients undergoing angioplasty.
  d. They should be continued for 12 hours after percutaneous coronary intervention.


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

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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