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The nurse should teach patients taking antineoplastic (chemotherapy) medications about which common side effects? Select all that apply. (Choose 4.)

What is the core value of anti-mafia ideology? (max. 20 words)

@X@user.full_name@X@ @GMU: What is Kp for the reaction below, if Kc = 5.24e-5 at 230.6°C?3A(s) + 3B(g) → 5C(g)

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Although Dr. Fiser refused to prescribe the medication, he recognized his patient strongly desired this option. He was eager to assist Ernest because he felt a strong commitment to help Ernest achieve the health care he desired.  Fiser knew Ernest trusted him and he wanted to serve the best interests of his patient, even if it went against his own personal beliefs.  Dr. Fiser wished to advocate for Ernest as he navigated this final health care decision.  To achieve these things. Dr. Fiser discussed the option of physician assisted death with Ernest and called in a favor so he could get in to see one of Dr. Fiser’s physician colleagues who was open to prescribing medication for physician assisted death. Which ethical principle does Dr. Fiser’s action best support? Justice Non-maleficence Fidelity Veracity   Review: Ernest is a 79-year-old male diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Garrison is Ernest’s oncologist (physician who specializes in treating cancer).  Those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer often receive their diagnosis after the cancer has metastasized (spread to other regions of the body) because pancreatic cancer tends not to cause many symptoms early on.  Ernest’s cancer has metastasized, and Dr. Garrison estimates he has about 2 months to live without treatment and possibly 4 months with aggressive chemotherapy and radiation.  It is very important that Dr. Garrison demonstrates veracity by telling Ernest the truth about his short life expectancy even if he chooses aggressive treatment.   

Which of the following medications are used to treat peptic ulcer disease by inhibiting gastric acid secretion?

Describe at least three of the recommendations listed in the pamphlet “Nine Uncomfortable Guidelines for the Citizen Who Would Combat the Mafia” prepared and distributed by the Committee of the Sheets in 1992. (max. 60 words)

@X@user.full_name@X@ @GMU: What is the potential of a cell at 25oC for which the reaction below applies, if the molar concentrations of Cu+(aq) and H+ are 0.139 M and 4.35e-4 M, respectively? The H2(g) pressure is 1 atm at 25oC.2H+(aq) + 2Cu(s) → 2Cu+(aq) + H2(g) Ecoell = -0.520 V

Regarding Anne: You identified 2 ethical theories or approaches that conflict with one another*. One principle or theory supports Dr. Jewell’s chosen course of action and the other principle or theory supports a different course of action.  Jewell chose between these conflicting principles or theories when he made his decision to keep Anne on life support until her family returned.  Which of the following best describes these principles or theories? . Absolute duties Moral duties Prima facie duties Qui tam duties The Scenario: Anne, a long-time patient of Dr. Jewell, had been receiving chemotherapy for an early stage cancer. The chemotherapy treatment reduced her immune system function, and she came down with pneumonia. Anne had completed advanced directives stating she did not want to be hooked up to machines, but at the time of her hospitalization for pneumonia, Dr. Jewell believed that she would have a full recovery. He did not believe she was near death. After Anne and Dr. Jewell discussed her options, Ann chose to be placed on a ventilator, just to get her through an acute (short-term) episode of pneumonia. Anne had stated in her advanced directive that she did not want to be hooked up to machines to keep her alive and Dr. Jewell believed that he had a duty to uphold Anne’s wishes. He also knew however, that this turn of events in her life was completely unexpected and that three of her children had traveled overseas for a family wedding. He was having difficulty reaching them, and it would be days before they would return. He decided that although it was against Anne’s wishes, he would keep her on the ventilator until all the children returned home to say their goodbyes. He felt this action would benefit her survivors. Which principle, theory or approach did Dr. Jewell use to support his decision? Consider the decision Dr. Jewell made, as described above. You identified one theory or approach Dr. Jewell used to support his decision: Your choices were; Defensive Medicine Approach, Post-Modernist Approach, Deontological Theory, or Teleological Theory.  Identify ONE ethical principle that supports Dr. Jewell’s decision and explain how it supports Dr. Jewell.  Then, identify ONE ethical principle that conflicts with Dr. Jewell’s decision and explain how it conflicts with what Dr. Jewell chose to do.