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Redwolflake15

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During ongoing assessment of a patient receiving 5-FU therapy, the nurse finds the patient's platelet count to be 92,000 cells/mm3 . The nurse should do which of the following?
 
  A) Consult the prescriber for an increase in dosage
  B) Consult the prescriber for a decrease in dosage
  C) Consult the prescriber for discontinuation of the drug
  D) Continue the therapy as prescribed

Question 2

A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor for which of the following?
 
  A) Decreased heart rate
  B) Increased serum drug levels of etoposide
  C) Elevated prothrombin time
  D) Lower liver enzymes


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jomama

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

cassie_ragen

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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