Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiencies Exist in Approximately __________ of Humans and Can

question 94

Multiple Choice

Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiencies exist in approximately __________ of humans and can result in complications when 5-fluorouracil is administered as a __________ therapy.

• A) 15%; cancer
• B) 5%; cancer
• C) 15%; autoimmunity
• D) 5%; autoimmunity

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Definitions:

Daily Medications

Prescribed drugs that are taken regularly each day to manage or treat specific medical conditions.

Tube Feeding

A medical procedure to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, using a tube placed into the stomach or intestine through the nose or abdomen.

Tracheostomy Suctioning

The process of removing secretions from the trachea through a tracheostomy tube to maintain airway patency.

Minimum Data Set

A standardized collection of basic information about a patient in a healthcare setting, used to guide care planning and assessment.