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Cancer ManagementWhich chemotherapy agent inhibits cell division in cancer cells by cross-linking their
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and preventing the synthesis of DNA and ribonucleic acid
(RNA)? - answer Alkylating agents
What is the most significant factor resulting from cancer treatment that places patients
at increased risk for infection? - answer Neutropenia
What immediate action should the nurse take if extravasation occurs during vesicant
chemotherapy administration? - answer Withdraw the vesicant infusion
Which chemotherapy drug is an alkylating agent? - answer Altretamine
Which method of radiation treatment delivery uses radioactive isotopes either in solid
form or within body fluids? - answer Brachytherapy
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving rituximab for treatment of lymphoma.
During the infusion, it is essential for the nurse to observe for which side effect? -
answer Allergy
Which statements about intravenous (IV) administration of chemotherapy are correct?
Select all that apply. - answer Vesicant agents are very caustic to tissue if infiltration
occurs.
IV chemotherapy is the preferred route of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer
Which are potential problems for patients who are receiving hormonal therapy for
cancer? Select all that apply. - answer Liver dysfunction
Thromboembolism
Acne
What are some of the precautions to be taken in providing nursing care to patients with
sealed radioactive implants? Select all that apply. - answerAssign the patient to a
private room with a private bath
Wear a lead apron during care, keeping the apron between the nurse and the patient.
A patient who has just completed combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy
states, "I will be so glad to get back to normal." Which radiation therapy-related
information is important for the nurse to reinforce? Select all that apply. - answerSkin in
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