The Parent of a Child Who Is Receiving Chemotherapy Asks

question 2

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan) is not being used to suppress vomiting.The nurse will explain that,in children,this drug is more likely to cause which effect?

• A) Excess sedation
• B) Extrapyramidal symptoms
• C) Paralytic ileus
• D) Vertigo

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Definitions:

Meanders

Naturally occurring bends or curves in a river or waterway, typically resulting from erosion and sediment deposition.

Erode

The process by which natural forces such as water, wind, or ice wear away soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface.

Sea Level

The average height of the ocean's surface between high and low tide, used as a standard in measuring land elevation and ocean depth.

Velocity

The rate of change of an object's position with respect to a frame of reference, showing both speed and direction of the object.