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Benzodiazepines are often effective in treating certain symptoms of anxiety disorders; however, providers should be cautious in their use because

The nurse is administering a combination of chemotherapeutic agents to a client with metastatic breast cancer. Which statement best describes the rationale for combination therapy:

You are the nurse caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and is neutropenic. In educating the client on appropriate food choices, the nurse will encourage them to avoid the following foods:

A client is being treated with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which of the following laboratory values should be frequently assessed?

A client has just been diagnosed with cancer and will begin chemotherapy. The client asks the nurse about the possibility of nausea and vomiting.  The nurse will tell them:

A client is starting warfarin (Coumadin) therapy as part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. The nurse will follow which principles of warfarin therapy? (select all that apply)  

The nurse is caring for four clients who are receiving chemotherapy. Which client will the nurse see first?

The nurse is providing education regarding chemotherapy to a client who is about to receive their first course of therapy. Which of the following statements should be included:

The client is to receive diltiazem (Cardizem) 15 mg/hr IV infusion. The available drug is diltiazem (Cardizem) 300 mg in 500 mL Normal Saline. At what rate will you set the IV pump in mL/hr? (round to the nearest tenth if necessary; DO NOT INCLUDE UNITS)

The nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer who has been receiving leuprolide (Lupron). Which of the following side effects is the most common?