When Providing Patient Education Related to Biological Response-Modifying Drugs,which Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

When providing patient education related to biological response-modifying drugs,which is important information to give the patient?

• A)Interleukins cannot be self-administered.
• B)Any temperature higher than 39.5°C needs to be reported to the health care provider.
• C)Pregnancy should be avoided for 6 months.
• D)Adverse effects usually disappear within 72 to 96 hours after therapy is discontinued.

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Definitions:

Curative Therapies

Medical treatments that are intended to cure a disease or condition, often targeting the root cause of the illness rather than just alleviating symptoms.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support to individuals in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life, not cure.

Barriers

Obstacles that impede progress, understanding, or achievement, either physical or abstract.

DNR

Stands for "Do Not Resuscitate," a legal order to not perform CPR or other lifesaving measures on a patient if they stop breathing or their heart stops beating.