A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has breast cancer about the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will avoid crowds to keep from infecting others”
“I will call my doctor if I notice any unusual menstrual bleeding”
"I will run my toothbrush in the dish washer every month."
"1 will take the antiemetic as soon as the chemotherapy infusion is complete."
The Correct Answer is B
Chemotherapeutic agents suppress the hematopoietic process reducing the number of mature platelets circulating in the blood which increases the risk of bleeding.
A. The client cannot infect others as breast cancer is not infectious. They should, however, avoid crowds to prevent contracting infections as their immunity is suppressed by the chemotherapeutic agents
C. Running the toothbrush in the dish washer increases risk of oral infections which is fatal
D. Prophylactic antiemetics are given before chemotherapy sessions
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Correct Answer is B
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hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which lowers blood pressure through inhibition of water reabsorption in the renal tubules. Like all diuretics, it should be taken early in the morning to avoid sleep interruption due to frequent urination.
A. muscle pain is an adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide that should be reported.
C. therapeutic effect is monitored using blood pressure measurements
D. hydrochlorothiazide can be taken with or without food
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used in the management of ascites associated with liver failure. Its mechanism of action includes blocking the actions of aldosterone, a hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys. This results in increased urinary sodium excretion and hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
A. Decreased chloride level is not typically associated with spironolactone use.
C. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so it leads to an increased potassium level (hyperkalemia)
D. Spironolactone is not associated with decreased phosphate levels.
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