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The goal of medication administration is to

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All of the above

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A medication container without a label or with a label so damaged that it is difficult to know what is in the container should be relabeled for clarity.

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False

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Quality assurance includes which of the following?

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all except d

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If an error occurs, what steps should be taken for patient safety?

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All of the above steps would be taken

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Medication errors with parenteral medications can be easily corrected if caught within 10 minutes.

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False

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A medication error may be made by the

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All of the above

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Medications that have been prepared but not used should be returned to their original containers.

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False

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To properly administer medications, which of the following is not important?

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asking the physician to explain every dose of medication to be administered

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A medication error may occur in which of the following circumstances?

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All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a break in OSHA standards?

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recapping needles using the "scoop" method if necessary

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Housekeeping practices that increase quality assurance include all EXCEPT

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check labels for storage requirements only if the medication is a new one to the practice

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The allied health professional should NOT administer medications

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prepared by another allied health professional

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Percutaneous routes of medication administration usually have a slow rate of absorption and are difficult to apply.

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True

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The oral route of medication administration is preferred because of which of the following EXCEPT

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Length of time for absorption

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Usually, which of the following oral medication tablets may be crushed?

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scored

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When administering liquid oral medications

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hold the medicine cup at eye level to measure the medication

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For ease of swallowing oral solid medications, place the drug on the back of the tongue.

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True

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Storage of solid oral medications can be in any convenient place without consideration of moisture, light, or heat.

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False

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Rectal medications may be

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all of the above

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Medications inserted into the ________ are not changed by digestive juices and _________ the GI tract.

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rectum ; does not usually irritate

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The routes of enteral medications include _____ medications.

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All of the above

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When using an oral syringe

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A and C

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A scored tablet is usually a sign that the tablet may be split or divided.

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True

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Topical medications may be in the form of: 1. powders 2. soaks 3. compresses and dressings 4. creams and ointments 5. gels and lotions

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1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Lotions

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All of the above

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Ophthalmic medications

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All except C

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Sublingual medications can be either sprays or small porous tablets.

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True

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Drugs applied to the cornea will not produce pain because the cornea has no blood or nerve supply.

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False

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When applying nitroglycerin ointment, the allied health professional should

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all of the above

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Soaks, compresses, and wet dressings

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all of the above

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Percutaneous medications may: 1. be OTC medications 2. be prescription medications 3. have local and systemic effect 4. have local effect only, no systemic effects possible 5. be administered topically and transdermally

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1, 2, 3, and 5

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Inhalation medications are in the forms of gases, sprays, powders, and liquids.

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True

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Patches are used therapeutically for

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All of the above

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Nasal medications

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A, B, C

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Buccal and sublingual tablets

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all of the above

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If buccal or sublingual medications are swallowed the time for absorption will be prolonged or the medication may be ineffective.

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True

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Medications for parenteral administration are supplied in all of the following forms EXCEPT

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Multidose ampules

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The parts of a needle include all of the following EXCEPT

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Barrel

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To reconstitute powders for injection, the allied health professional should do all of the following EXCEPT

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Always use sterile water or saline

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Syringes come in sizes that hold 0.5 mL to 60 mL.

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True

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A needle with a small lumen should be short in length.

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True

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Because parenteral medications are given under the skin, allergies to the additives or the base of the medication are important.

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True

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Injections are invasive procedures that penetrate the skin and should be performed only if allowed by the medical practice act of the state of employment and if a physician or other health care provider is readily available in case of adverse reactions.

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True

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Parenteral drugs always contain a preservative or a small amount of antibiotic agent to prevent bacterial growth.

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False

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When preparing an injection from both a vial and an ampule, the medication from the vial should be drawn into the syringe first.

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True

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In the ambulatory care setting, the most common syringes used are

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A and C

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Please match the sites for IM injections with the accurate description on the right.

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Dorsogluteal - this site should not be used routinely Rectus Femoris - part of quadriceps muscle group Ventrogluteal - safe for all ages Deltoid - care is necessary b/c nerves

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Parenteral routes of medication administration include all but which of the following?

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subdermal

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Medications that are given by injection do not have a longer duration of action than those taken orally.

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True

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All of the following are important in selecting a needle for injection EXCEPT

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Amount of medication to be administered

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Which of the following does not affect perception of pain by the patient?

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Temperature

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Which of the following is NOT true about salicylate analgesics?

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They do not cause gastric discomfort

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Aspirin is NOT used therapeutically as which of the following?

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decongestants

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Analgesics that contain the word "cet" have what as an ingredient?

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acetaminophen

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The side effects of opiate/opioid medications include

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all of the above

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Which of the following increase sensitivity to pain? 1. tiredness 2. rest 3. depression 4. empathy 5. medications 6. hunger 7. alcohol 8. anxiety 9. anger 10. addiction

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1, 3, 6, and 8

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Nonopioid analgesics when used alone will eventually relieve acute, severe, sharp pain and visceral pain.

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False

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Adjuvant medications for pain may be from any of the following drug categories EXCEPT

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hormones

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Pain relief is usually obtained at the same doses for most chronically ill adults.

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False

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When analgesics and medications to enhance the analgesic are given together ___________ medication administration occurs.

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adjuvant

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The advantages of oral nonprescription analgesics include all of the following EXCEPT they

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affect bleeding times

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When two analgesics are given together, the action is called _______________.

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coanalgesia

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OTC medications are completely safe with no chance of overdose or reaction.

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False

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Immunizations

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all of the above

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Vaccines should be administered to all of the following people EXCEPT a

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person who is allergic to eggs

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What are some of the important allergens found in immunizations?

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all of the above

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The National Childhood Vaccine Act of 1986 requires recording which of the following?

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A, B, and D

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MMR vaccine should ideally be given at what age?

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15-18 months

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If a person is leaving the United States to travel in foreign countries, whom can he or she call for a list of needed immunizations?

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local health department

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The CDC recommends which of the following immunizations for polio?

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inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)

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Which of the following is true of active immunity?

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all except B

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Tetanus toxoid is NOT administered to a person

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with a dirty wound at any time

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Which of the following groups have the highest rate of noncompliance in immunizations?

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adults

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VIS documents are not required for pneumococcal, influenza, and hepatitis A vaccines although these documents are recommended.

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True

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Sera for immune purposes may be obtained from all of the following EXCEPT

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mice

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Immunizations and vaccines are monitored by the

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CDC

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Antibiotics may be found from which of the following sources?

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all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT true of sulfonamides?

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Sulfonamides are true antibiotics.

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Which of the following is NOT true about drugs for tuberculosis?

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Medications for TB, whether prophylactic or therapeutic, are given for about a month and then discontinued.

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Only a person who has a drug-resistant microbial infection must worry about contracting a drug-resistant disease.

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False

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Gentian violet is used for fungal infections and will permanently stain clothing.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT true of cephalosporins?

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Cephalosporins are used for persons who are allergic to penicillins.

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Viruses are not difficult to treat because a virus is dependent on a host cell.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of adverse reactions and does NOT need to be reported to the physician when taking aminoglycosides?

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blurred vision

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The goal of antibiotic therapy is to kill all the infecting organisms.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT a way to classify penicillins?

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time of action

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Antimalarial drugs often have which of the following in their name?

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quin

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Each generation of penicillins represents an increase in potency, whereas cephalosporins generations work on different microbial spectrums.

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True

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Which of the following is/are the most effective and least toxic antimicrobials?

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Penicillin

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Antiseptics, disinfectants, and germicides

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all of the above

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Benign tumors are named by the site plus "oma," as in

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all except C

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Side effects of antineoplastics include

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all of the above

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Toxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents include

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all except D

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Drugs for cancer are slow to reach the market because the FDA wants to be sure these drugs cannot destroy normal cells with the abnormal cells.

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False

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Antibiotics used as chemotherapeutic agents are the same as those used for infectious diseases.

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False

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Vinca, the periwinkle plant, is an evergreen ground cover. It takes more than 10 tons of leaves to produce 1 ounce of vinca compound.

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False

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Common side effects of antineoplastic agents are

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all of the above

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In preparing cytotoxic medications, which of the following must be used?

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all of the above

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Signs and symptoms of antineoplastic toxicity that should be reported to the physician include

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A and C

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The patient may better tolerate chemotherapy and its side effects by

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avoiding highly seasoned foods

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The stage of the cell cycle where Plant Alkaloids exert their chemotherapeutic effect is.

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metaphase

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Common signs of childhood cancer include all of the following except.

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Change in bowel habits

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Sedatives and antiemetics may be given prior to chemotherapy to minimize nausea and vomiting.

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True

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