Question

question 17 (1 point)
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one of the side effects of radiation is alopecia or:
significant weight gain.
red skin.
significant weight loss.
hair loss.
question 18 (1 point)
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the therapy that reduces inflammation and pain when enzymes and prostaglandins are blocked is:
prescription nsaids.
epidural steroid injections.
muscle relaxants.
steroids.
question 19 (1 point)
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pca:
is ordered by a provider, yet the provider cannot control the amount of medication a client using a pca takes.
stands for pain - controlled device.
allows a client to administer his or her own pain medication.

Explanation:

1. Question 17: Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, a known side effect of radiation treatment.
2. Question 18: NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) work by blocking enzymes that produce prostaglandins, reducing inflammation and pain.
3. Question 19: PCA stands for Patient-Controlled Analgesia, a system that lets patients self-administer pre-dosed pain medication safely.

Answer:

Question 17: D. Hair loss.
Question 18: A. Prescription NSAIDs.
Question 19: C. Allows a client to administer his or her own pain medication.