Question 1
A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia is going to begin chemotherapy with
vincristine. The nurse is aware that vincristine must always be administered
A.
at a rapid infusion rate.
B.
at a slow infusion rate.
C.
through a central line.
D.
through an IV line primed with vincristine.
1 points
Question 2
A 62-year-old patient taking tamoxifen exhibits increased bone and tumor pain
along with a local disease flare. The nurse interprets this as an indication of which
of the following?
A.
A hypersensitivity reaction
B.
Cardiomyopathy
C.
Nephrotoxic effects of tamoxifen
D.
The tumor responding to treatment
1 points
Question 3
, A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an
extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of
the patient's drug regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this
patient?
A.
“If you experience significant nausea after taking a dose, stop taking the drug and
schedule an appointment at the clinic.”
B.
“Try to keep your PICC line dressing as dry as possible at all times.”
C.
“It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or
puffiness.”
D.
“You'll likely experience a lot of dry mouth while you're taking this drug, so it's
helpful to chew ice chips.”
1 points
Question 4
A nurse has completed a medication reconciliation of a patient who has been
admitted following a motor vehicle accident. Among the many drugs that the
patient has received in the previous year is rituximab. The nurse would be justified
in suspecting the patient may have received treatment for which of the following
diseases?
A.
Malignant melanoma
B.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
C.
Nonsmall cell lung cancer
D.
Renal cell carcinoma
1 points
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