When giving chemotherapy as cancer treatment, the nurse recognizes that toxicity to rapidly growing normal cells also occurs. Which rapidly growing normal cells are also harmed by chemotherapy? (Select all that apply.)
Gastrointestinal (Gl) mucous membrane cells
Nerve myelin cells
Hair follicle cells
Bone marrow cells
Retinal cells
Correct Answer : A,C,D
GI, Hair follicles and bone marrow cells are rapidly dividing which are commonly affected by chemotherapeutic agents and other drugs that inhibit or alters DNA synthesis.
Nerve myelin and retinal cells are not rapidly dividing.
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Gabapentin is also used against neuropathic pain
Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain
Correct Answer is C
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Rationale- Laxatives increase bowel peristalsis which could be risky when given in a client with abdominal pain of unknown origin as it may lead to bowel perforation in cases of obstruction.
A. Laxative help clear ammonia from the gut reducing the risk of hepatic encephalopathy.
B. Laxatives are safe in diverticulosis after ruling out acute diverticulitis
D. Laxatives help in passage of stool in cases of chronic constipation
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