A Client Is Receiving Interleukin-2 (IL-2)for Cancer

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving interleukin-2 (IL-2) for cancer.Which drug is the nurse prepared to administer if needed?

• A) Lorazepam (Ativan)
• B) Meperidine (Demerol)
• C) Furosemide (Lasix)
• D) Epoetin alfa (Epogen)

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Definitions:

Sterilizing Equipment

Devices or chemicals used to eliminate or kill microorganisms on instruments and surfaces, ensuring they are free from infectious agents.

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory

A medical laboratory that examines bodily specimens for diagnosis of disease based on the gross, microscopic, chemical, immunologic, and molecular examination.

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions, typically including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.

Gerontology

The study of aging and the problems that elderly individuals may encounter.