Rituximab administering Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology- NUR 251 Final Exam Portage Questions and Answers #2024 |100% Correct| monoclonal antibodies Suffix ending 'mab' Indications: treatment of cancer, RA, MS, and organ transplantation Specifically target cancer cells and have minimal effect on healthy cells Fewer AE's than traditional antineoplastic medications CI: active TB and other infections Different Types Infliximab (Remicade) For RA, Crohn's Natalizumab (Tysabri) For MS · Adalimumab (Humira) For RA · Rituxima...

NURS 6521 – WEEK 9 QUIZ All Correct Answers 2022/2023 1. A nurse is administering rituximab to a patient via the IV route. The nurse will set the IV pump at 50mg/hour for the first half hour of the initial infusion. If there are not apparent reactions after 30 minutes of the infusion, the nurse will increase the dosage every 30 minutes by 50mg/hour until the maximum infusion rate reaches which of the following? – 400mg/hour 2. A nurse has completed a medication reconciliation of a pati...

NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following? Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache after taking Viagra." - Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that...

UWorld NCLEX-RN TEST 1 AND 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIEDA nurse coworker is called into work from home to help care for an influx of clients being admitted after a bus accident. While assisting the coworker prepare for incoming clients, the nurse becomes concerned that the coworker may be under the influence of an impairing substance. Which action by the nurse is best? 1. Ask another coworker to observe the individual to confirm the suspicion 2. Confront the coworker about the concern an...

UWorld NCLEX-RN TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ A nurse coworker is called into work from home to help care for an influx of clients being admitted after a bus accident. While assisting the coworker prepare for incoming clients, the nurse becomes concerned that the coworker may be under the influence of an impairing substance. Which action by the nurse is best? 1. Ask another coworker to observe the individual to confirm the suspicion 2. Confront the coworker about the concern and off...

NURS 6521 EXAM/NURS 6521N WEEK 11 LATEST 2023-2024 VERSION C (100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) AGRADE (WALDEN UNIVERSITY) A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine? - ANSWER- A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this dru...

NURS 6521 / NURS6521 Final Exam: Advanced Pharmacology | Already Graded A| Question and Answers | Latest 2022 / 2023 1. A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital with bacterial septicemia that has failed to respond to initial antibiotic treatment. The patient's most recent blood cultures reveal the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the patient's blood. The nurse will anticipate that this patient will likely require intravenous ad...

CPHON Review Chemotherapy Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers Cyclophosphamide - CORRECT ANSWER High doses should be preceded and followed by IV hydration and mesna Vincristine - CORRECT ANSWER Fatal if administered intrathecally Busulfan - CORRECT ANSWER Prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy for patients receiving high doses Busulfan - CORRECT ANSWER Requires PK studies Temozolomide - CORRECT ANSWER Can only be mixed in applesauce or apple juice Procarbazine - CORRECT ANSWER...

A nurse is administering a rituximab infusion to a client with lymphoma in an oncology clinic. Which client symptom would be a priority to report to the health care provider? 1. Dizziness and sudden diarrhea [1%] 2. Nausea and onset of vomiting [0%] 3. New-onset tachypnea and dyspnea [81%] 4. Temperature of 101 F (38.3 C) [17%] Correct Answered correctly 81% Time: 12 seconds Updated: 10/14/2017 Explanation: Rituximab (Rituxan) is a monoclonal antibody (end in -mab) that affe...

NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebc...