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jace

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A patient with a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia has met with her oncologist, who has recommended treatment with the kinase inhibitor imatinib. What route of administration should the nurse explain to the patient?
 
  A) Daily intramuscular injections throughout the course of treatment
  B) Peripheral IV administration three times a day for 7 to 10 days
  C) Weekly IV infusions over 6 to 8 hours through a central line
  D) Oral administration of imatinib in a home setting

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A patient's current course of cancer treatment involves the administration of a conjugated monoclonal antibody. What characteristic of the drug is specified by the fact that it is classified as a conjugated drug?
 
  A) The drug is derived from nonhuman sources.
  B) The targeted therapy is combined with another substance that causes cell death.
  C) The targeted therapy is combination of a monoclonal antibody, a kinase inhibitor, and an inorganic cytotoxin.
  D) The drug is able to adapt its pharmacokinetics to the etiology of the patient's cancer.


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parshano

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jace

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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