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A child who is allergic to bee stings is stung by a bee at school. The school nurse administers a EpiPen (epinephrine). Why is epinephrine the drug of choice for this patient?
 
  A) It has a long half-life.
  B) It has an effect on the adrenal gland.
  C) It has an antihistamine effect.
  D) It is inexpensive and affordable.

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A patient has been administered methotrexate, which is a purine antagonist used to treat a rapidly growing tumor. The patient develops stomatitis. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient suffering from stomatitis?
 
  A) Impaired skin integrity
  B) Activity intolerance
  C) Self-care deficit: hygiene
  D) Risk for disuse syndrome


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johnharpe

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A
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Toxic effects of methotrexate include stomatitis, which is an alteration in skin integrity. Disuse syndrome, lack of hygiene, and activity intolerance are less directly related to stomatitis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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