Which BEST describes chemotherapy drugs? a. Chemotherapy drugs can identify cancer cells that are dividing rapidly.
b. Chemotherapy drugs are a combination of drugs and radiation used to treat cancer.
c. Chemotherapy drugs are used as the first method of treatment for cancer.
d. Chemotherapy drugs target all rapidly dividing cells including noncancerous cells.

Describe the effects and potential risks associated with pica. include lead poisoning in the discussion.

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

Anurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving vancomycin daily. the nurse should review which of the following laboratory results prior to administering the next dose? a. blood glucose level b. serum creatinine level c. total iron-binding count d. thyroid-stimulating hormone level