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wrbasek0

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A patient who is undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma will soon begin treatment with epoetin alfa (Epogen).
 
  The nurse should be aware that this drug may be administered by which of the following routes? Select all that apply. A) Subcutaneous
  B) Intramuscular
  C) Oral
  D) Buccal
  E) Intravenous

Question 2

An older adult patient suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. The use of benzodiazepines in this patient population creates a risk for what adverse effect?
 
  A) Seizures
  B) Falls
  C) Dysrhythmias
  D) Sexual dysfunction


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hramirez205

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

A, E
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Epogen is administered by either IV or sub-Q routes.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Adverse effects of benzodiazepines may contribute to falls and other injuries unless patients are carefully monitored and safeguarded. Seizures, dysrhythmias, and sexual dysfunction are not characteristic adverse effects.


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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