For a patient on the chemotherapeutic drug vincristine (Oncovin), which of the following side effects should be reported to the physician?

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For a patient on the chemotherapeutic drug vincristine (Oncovin), which of the following side effects should be reported to the physician?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Persons at risk are the target population for cancer screening programs. Which asymptomatic patient(s) needs extra encouragement to participate in cancer screening? (Choose all that apply.)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Grace was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism after a workup to determine the cause of her elevated calcium levels. The greatest concern in a patient with hypercalcemia would be:

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 of 5

Brendan has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, causing a constant state of respiratory acidosis. He has a history of chronic trimethoprim and NSAID use, leading to hyperkalemia. Which of the following are associated with hyperkalemia?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is Cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dehydration, kidney stones, muscle weakness, and sinus arrest (C). Hyperkalemia affects cardiac function, leading to arrhythmias and potentially life-threatening conditions like sinus arrest. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and constipation are also common.

Question 5 of 5

Lack of adequate nutrition in older adults may lead to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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