a) Explain the general advantages in the use of radiopharmaceuticals for treatment as opposed to irradiati using external sources of radiation. b) Relate these advantages to explain why radiopharmaceuticals are often used in the treatment of i) prostate cancer (brachytherapy) ii) thyroid cancer (iodine-131 treatment)

4) Which of the following is a major cause of prescribing errors? A) Lack of training for the prescriber B) Lack of drug availability C) Misunderstanding the symptoms given by the patient D) Illegible handwriting

Which of the statements below is true about pharmaceutical or drug packaging? a.) FDA maintains tight control over regulations b.) cost is a major consideration when designing a package c.) advertising and communicating with the consumer is important for both prescription and OTC drugs.  d.) shelf life is always shorter than for food so must choose material appropriately.

Name the four major classes of pesticides. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type? CLASS OF PESTICIDE ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE                    Describe the similarities and differences between ionizing and nonionizing radiation. FORM OF RADIATION SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES   Ionizing         Non-ionizing     Define the term stochastic. How do the stochastic effects of ionizing radiation differ from the nonstochastic effects   Match the term and its definition. ANSWER       a. Becquerel A. SI unit measure of amount of radioactivity present in a material   b. Coulomb/kg B. SI unit measure of amount of exposure to radioactivity   c. Curie C. SI unit measure of absorbed dose of radiation   d. Gray D. SI unit measure of radiation dose related to biological effect   e. Rad E. Common unit measure of amount of radioactivity present in a material   f. Rem…

12) A contraindication to ACE inhibitor administration is ____________________________.  A) Respiratory Distress B) Chest Pain C) Allergy to Aspirin D) Hypotension

a patient with longitudinal abdominal incision from a lapartomoy returned to the ward with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA). The Patent-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) order is as follows: 2-mg bolus, 6 minute lockout, and a 4 hour limit of 30 mg Provide two (2) reasons that advocates the use of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA).      Explain the reason for lockout time.   Provide two (2) possible adverse events with nursing management in relation to the use of Patient Controlled Analgesia.

What are the nursing considerations in administering chemotherapy?

Which of the following would provide the greatest negative prognosis of a patient exposed to radiation?  A) patient is of advanced age greater than 60 B) history of an underlying cardiac medical condition C) patient was less than 5 ft from the source of alpha radiation D) signs of nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea within an hour of exposure.

A patient with substance use disorder is admitted to the detoxification unit. The nurse anticipates administering which medication to manage withdrawal symptoms associated with alcohol dependence? a) Naltrexone b) Disulfiram c) Diazepam d) Buprenorphine

Which one of these is NOT a possible justification for formulating medicines of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and various expcipients? a) The API is stabilised by excipients to avoid appreciable degradation before administration b) The possibility of irritation to the body by API is reduced by the excipients c) A phatmalogical effect is exerted by both API and excipients d) The API cannot be used undiluted as it is very potent