Ati Med Surg Questions With Rationales ( If You Struggle With Ati This Is For You)

hand and foot syndrome as an AE of what antineoplastic? {Ans: capecitabine}A transjugular intrahepatic portal-systemic shunt is placed to treat esophageal varices through placement of a stent into the portal vein. The stent serves as a shunt between the portal circulation and the hepatic vein, thereby reducing ___ ___. {Ans: portal hypertension}What other asthma med cannot be used with theophylline because it could lead to theophyilline toxicity? {Ans: leukotriene receptor antagonists (eg zafirlukast)}A nurse is caring for client who is experiencing supraventricular tachycardia. Upon assessing the client, the nurse observes the following findings: heart rate 200/min, blood pressure 78/40 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 30/min. Which of the following actions should then nurse take? a. Defibrillate the client's heart. b. Perform synchronized cardioversion. c. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation. d. Administer lidocaine IV bolus. {Ans: b. Perform synchronized cardioversion. The nurse should perform synchronized cardioversion for a client who has supraventricular tachycardia.}s/p radical mastectomy -when to begin arm exercises? -position of affected arm in bed? -avoid what arm position when ambulating to prevent contractures? -when to begin ambulating? {Ans: -begin arm exercises + ambulation on first postoperative day -keep affected arm elevated in bed -avoid flexed position