This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse if there is a drug that can prevent or treat oral ... (Read 67 times)

Themember4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
on: Jul 24, 2018
A client receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse if there is a drug that can prevent or treat oral mucositis. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Currently, all we can do is offer medicated mouth washes.
  b. Yes, but the health care providers usually don't prescribe it.
  c. Why do you want to know this information?
  d. Yes, palifermin was developed for this purpose.

Question 2

The nurse understands the standard maintenance IV fluids for use with methotrexate are:
 
  a. 5 dextrose and 0.9 sodium chloride.
  b. 0.9 normal saline.
  c. 5 dextrose and 0.45 sodium chloride.
  d. 5 dextrose and sodium bicarbonate.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bbburns21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a knowledgeable statement.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate or client-focused statement.
C Incorrect: This is neither an appropriate question nor does it use therapeutic communication.
D Correct: This is a true and appropriate statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
B Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
C Incorrect: The solution should contain sodium bicarbonate.
D Correct: Sodium bicarbonate in 5 dextrose solution is appropriate to help combat uric acid toxicity.


Themember4

  • Member
  • Posts: 538
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

essyface1

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

canine oral cavity canine oral cavity
A new drug development timeline, with the four phases of drug approval A new drug development timeline, with the four phases of drug approval
Effect of pH on drug absorption: (a) a weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an Effect of pH on drug absorption: (a) a weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an
The mask covers both the mouth and nose to prevent exposure to body fluids and airborne droplets. The mask covers both the mouth and nose to prevent exposure to body fluids and airborne droplets.
Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube. Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.
Positioning the client Positioning the client
Video: Carbohydrate digestion (brush border enzymes, end products) & Carb absorption (fructose, galactose)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library