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NUR 2031 Exam 3 Questions with Correct answersA patient is receiving the alkylating drug cyclophosphamide. It is most
important for the nurse to provide Correct Answer-IV hydration &
assessment of fluid status (to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis)
A patient being treated for cancer is receiving medication for palliation.
The nurse understands that palliative therapy is used to Correct Answer-
Relieve symptoms. If cancer can no longer be controlled, chemotherapy
may be
used to relieve disease-related symptoms or improve quality of life. This
is called palliative treatment
A patient is receiving cyclophosphamide therapy. Which statement by
the patient indicates more teaching is necessary?
A. "I will take the medication before bed."
B. "I will eat a diet low in organ meats, beans, and peas."
C. "I may experience hair loss."
D. "I will not visit anyone who has a respiratory infection." Correct
Answer-A."I will take the medication before bed." to prevent
accumulation of drug in bladder during the night.
The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving doxorubicin intravenously.
The nurse determines extravasation has occurred. The first action by the
nurse is to
,A. attempt to aspirate residual doxorubicin from the patient's vein.
B. remove the intravenous catheter.
C. pack the intravenous site with ice.
D. stop the intravenous infusion of doxorubicin. Correct Answer-D. Stop
the intravenous infusion of doxorubicin.
Which chemotherapy causes bone marrow suppression?
A. Flurouracil
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Doxorubicin
D. Vincristine Correct Answer-A. Fluorouracil, assess baseline lab
values
Which chemotherapy medication causes reddish colored urine?
A. Flurouracil
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Doxorubicin
D. Vinca alkaloids Correct Answer-C. Doxorubicin (red devil)
Which chemotherapy drug can cause hemorrhagic cycstitis (HC)?
A. Flurouracil
, B. Cyclophosphamide
C. Doxorubicin
D. Vincristine Correct Answer-B. Cyclophosphamide, nursing
intervention = hydrate and monitor I&O
A patient is experiencing heavy mental bleeding, stomatitis, hand & foot
syndrome, and a fever. What chemotherapy drug is this patient taking?
Correct Answer-Fluorouracil
A client who is obese and has a history of alcohol abuse is admitted to
the hospital with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which is the initial
priority expected client outcome in response to therapy at this time?
1. Report decreased pain
2. Insert nasogastric (NG) tube quickly
3. Join Alcoholics Anonymous
4. Lose four pounds (1.8 kilograms) a week Correct Answer-1. Report
decrease pain
A client is admitted to the hospital with slight jaundice and reports of
pain on the left side and back. A diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is made.
Which common response to acute pancreatitis should the nurse monitor
in the client?
1. Crackles
2. Hypovolemia
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