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Tirant22

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The nurse is preparing to administer medroxyprogesterone acetate as prescribed to a patient diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma. When gathering supplies to provide this medication, the nurse will obtain a(n)
 
  a. plastic medication cup.
  b. medicine dropper.
  c. subcutaneous needle and syringe.
  d. intramuscular (IM) needle and syringe.

Question 2

Which treatment(s) may be used alone or in combination for the treatment of cancer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Surgery
  b. Radiation
  c. Chemotherapy
  d. Immunotherapy
  e. Phlebotomy


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blakcmamba

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Medroxyprogesterone is ordered at 400-1000 mg IM per week.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Treatment of cancer often requires surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and/or immunotherapy. Phlebotomy does not treat cancer cells.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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