A Patient Is Undergoing Immunotherapy on a Perennial Basis

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing immunotherapy on a perennial basis. With this form of treatment, she receives

• A) larger doses each week.
• B) higher concentrations each week.
• C) increased amounts and concentrations in 6-week cycles.
• D) the same amount and concentration each visit.

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Definitions:

Nasogastric Tube

A medical tube that is inserted through the nose down into the stomach, used for feeding, medication administration, or gastric decompression.

Xiphoid Process

A small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum, which can be felt as a small bump on the chest.

Earlobe

The lower part of the external ear that is composed of soft skin and a small amount of fatty tissue, often the site for ear piercings.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

A medical procedure that involves inserting a tube through the abdomen into the stomach to provide nutrition.