A client is receiving high doses of methotrexate and is experiencing severe bone marrow suppression. The nurse expects which intervention to be ordered with this drug to reduce this problem?
Therapy with filgrastim
Leucovorin rescue
A transfusion of whole blood
Administration of allopurinol
The Correct Answer is B
B. methotrexate is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor which inhibits synthesis of building block for DNA synthesis and repair
A. Filgrastim is a growth factor used to boost neutrophil production
C. Transfusion-maybe necessary in the case of severe anemia
D. Allopurinol is an anti-uricemic agent used in gout
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
adrenergic drugs mimic the sympathetic nervous system
A, C and D- these are parasympathetic effects
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. Garlic is used for its lipid lowering effects which lower the risk of cardiovascular EVENTS. In addition to this, it has anti-platelet effects increasing risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
A and B Garlic has no sedative, analgesic effect.
C. Garlic has positive effects on lipid lowering which is not of concern.
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