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 A
Explanation
Antivenins are used to neutralize toxins from the bite
B, C – Not relevant
D- Only used when there are concerns of contamination which is not present in a spider bite
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. non-selective beta blockers attach on all types of beta receptors, 1 and 2. In the airways, Beta blocks cause bronchoconstriction that worsens already existing airway narrowing in asthma.
A. safe in hypertension
C. The heart contains beta 1 receptors, blockage reduces heart rate which is appropriate in angina
D. Glaucoma- blockage of both beta 1 and 2 is important in glaucoma
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