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Mimi

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When assessing for therapeutic effects of mitotane in a patient with adrenocortical carcinoma, the nurse should expect to identify
 
  A) a decrease in agitation.
  B) an audible S3.
  C) a decrease in blood pressure.
  D) a decrease in urine output.

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_________________ __________________ ________________ glaucoma is an acute eye disease that requires emergency surgery.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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A decrease in blood pressure is an expected therapeutic effect of mitotane. An audible S3 is not expected. Mitotane does not address agitation or high urine output.

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