When Administering Vesicant Chemotherapeutic Agents Intravenously,what Is an Important Consideration

question 15

Multiple Choice

When administering vesicant chemotherapeutic agents intravenously,what is an important consideration?

• A) Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site.
• B) Administer the drug by intravenous (IV)push.
• C) Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore catheter.
• D) Administer the drug only through a central vascular access device.

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Compound

A substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio, exhibiting properties different from those of the individual elements.

Molecular Formula

A way of expressing the numbers and types of atoms in a molecule without indicating how they are connected.

NMR Spectrum

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Peaks

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