A Patient with Colorectal Cancer Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with colorectal cancer is admitted to the hospital oncology unit to receive cetuximab [Erbitux]. The nurse notes that the prescriber has not ordered any other medications. The nurse will contact the prescriber to request an order for which medication in order to minimize cetuximab's side effects?

• A) Diphenhydramine [Benadryl]
• B) Epinephrine
• C) Ondansetron [Zofran]
• D) Magnesium supplements

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