A Patient Is Receiving Interferon Alpha (Roferon-A) Subcutaneously

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A) subcutaneously. The patient experiences chills, fatigue, and malaise, and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102° F. The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order?

• A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• B) Change to intravenous (IV) interferon alpha.
• C) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
• D) Obtain a serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine level.

Distinguish between binding and persuasive authorities in legal research.

Comprehend the role and relevance of unpublished decisions in legal research.

Identify strategies for finding authoritative sources to support legal claims.

Understand the structural components and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

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Definitions:

Posterior Tibial

Pertaining to the rear (posterior) tibial nerve or artery, which are located in the lower leg and supply regions of the foot.

Smooth Muscle Fibers

Specialized muscle tissues that contract involuntarily, found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Elastic Tissue

A type of connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Thinner Walls

Structures, particularly in the context of blood vessels or chambers of the heart, having less thickness, which can impact their function and efficiency.