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Begin heparin protocol. Patient’s weight is 192 lbs.  Select all that apply: 

The posterior Pituitary gland secrets what two hormones?

The Adrenal Gland Hormones include Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, and Androgens.

Where are the islet of Langerhans cells located and what hormone do they release?

Aldesleukin (IL-2) is prescribed for a patient. The nurse reviews the patient’s medication list and would note a potential drug interaction if which drug class is also ordered?

Just before the second course of chemotherapy, the laboratory calls to report that the patient’s neutrophil count is 450 cells/mm3. The nurse expects that the oncologist will follow which course of treatment?

During a patient’s therapy with interleukins, the nurse monitors the patient for capillary leak syndrome. Which assessment finding, if present, would indicate this problem?

What is the nurse’s priority intervention to reduce the risk of renal damage caused by cyclophosphamide?

A patient will be receiving aldesleukin (IL-2) (Proleukin), 600,000 IU/kg every 8 hours for 14 doses. The patient weighs 220 pounds. Identify how many IU of medication this patient will receive per dose. _______

The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving chemotherapy with an alkylating drug. Which assessment findings would be considered indications of an oncologic emergency? (Select all that apply.)