302 Oncology Questions and Answers.
On assessment of a patient with leukemia, how would the patient present clinically? Answer- Decreased hgb and hct, decreased platelets, and elevated or normal WBCs
You are developing a plan of care for a patient with multiple myeloma and hypercalcemia. Which nursing intervention would be a priority in their plan of care? Answer- Encourage at least two liters or fluids per day to promote hydration
A patient who has underwent a bone marrow transplant is at most risk for what? Answer- Bleeding and infection
Which of the following is most appropriate for a patient with AML in the induction phase of chemo treatment? Answer- Zovirax (acyclovir)
You are teaching a group of new nurse grads hired on your oncology unit about oncological disorders. Which statement by a nursing graduate about Hodgkin's disease require education? Answer- Hodgkin's disease is most commonly caused by smoking cigarettes. Correct answers: the cervical lymph nodes are most often affected, this disease can present with bone pain in the ribs, spine, and pelvis, and Reed Sternberg cells will be present.
Which patient is at highest risk for developing acute myeloid leukemia? Answer- A 63 year old woman who works as a radiologist.
In staging and grading neoplasm TNM system is used. TNM stands for: Answer- tumor,
node, metastasis
For which of the following conditions is a client with multiple myeloma monitored? Answer- Hypercalcemia
which of the following laboratory values is expected for a client just diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia? Answer- Thrombocytopenia and increased lymphocytes
Which of the following meds is used to inhibit blood vessel growth? Answer- Avastin (bevacizumab)
The HCP is caring for a patient with AML. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of this type of leukemia? Answer- Examination of peripheral blood will show
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