A Patient in Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Is on Mesnex

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient in treatment for multiple myeloma is on Mesnex (ifosfamide) .She reports to the nurse that she is having bouts of nausea and has been unable to eat.Which would be the best advice to give her?

• A) Take nothing by mouth until this passes.
• B) Replace fluid losses right away.
• C) Only eat nonsalty foods.
• D) Hold ice chips in your mouth.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the spinal cord to muscles, effectively converting neural messages into muscle movements.

Cervical

Cervical pertains to the neck region in the human body or the part of the spine known as the cervical spine, which comprises the seven vertebrae connecting the skull to the thoracic spine.

Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the spine, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.