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s.tung

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse instructs the patient to use over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) instead of cimetidine (Tagamet). What risk is decreased when using ranitidine over cimetidine?
 
  A) Headache
  B) Drug-to-drug interaction
  C) Diarrhea
  D) Bradycardia

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A 50-year-old man has just been diagnosed with liver cancer, and the care team is finalizing the chemotherapy regimen that will begin imminently. Administration of chemotherapeutic drugs is best achieved through which of the following?
 
  A) An intramuscular depot
  B) A peripheral IV in the nondominant forearm
  C) Peripheral intravenous access in the antecubital fossa
  D) A central venous catheter


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Carliemb17

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D
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Insertion of an indwelling central venous catheter is often appropriate for patients who have poor peripheral venous access, who require many doses of chemotherapy, or who require continuous infusions. Overall, a CVC is preferable to peripheral access. IM administration is uncommon.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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