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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Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. morphine can cause respiratory depression
B. Not relevant to morphine administration
C. Important assessment but not priority
D. not directly related to morphine administration
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