A client is receiving doxorubicin as part of treatment for ovarian cancer. Which of these is a possible adverse effect of doxorubicin?
Hyperuricemia
Neurotoxicity
Pulmonary toxicity
Cardiotoxicity
The Correct Answer is D
Doxorubicin damages heart muscles
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Reviewing the order with the provider reduces the risk of medications errors
A, B- The charge nurse and the pharmacist are not responsible for prescription of drugs
C- The telephone should only be hanged up after the prescriber has confirmed the repeated order
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, chewing the gum will help stimulate the salivary glands to secrete saliva.
A. Taking an antacid does not address the effects
B. Not relation with the anticholinergic effect of the drug
D. Fluphenazine cause sedation and should be taken in the morning but it does not address the anticholinergic effects
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