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2024 ONCOLOGY NURSING EXAM 2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 ONCOLOGY NURSING EXAM2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy who reports
anorexia. Which measure does the nurse use to best monitor cachexia? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSmonitor weight
What drugs are combined in ABVD? - CORRECT-ANSWERSadriamycin,
bleomycin, vinblastine, decarbazine
The medical team that best describes a person who has trouble swallowing
is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSdysphagia
Which type of therapy involves the administration of two or more chemo
agents that promote a synergistic effect? - CORRECT-ANSWERScombination
A 35 year old client has been receiving chemo to treat cancer. Which
assessment finding suggests that the client has developed stomatitis
(inflammation of the mouth)? - CORRECT-ANSWERSred, open sores on the
oral mucosa
To combat the most common adverse effect of chemo, the nurse must
administer an: - CORRECT-ANSWERSantiemetic
Which of the following agents acts in a cell cycle specific fashion? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS5-FU
Which of the following drugs is an anti-metabolite? - CORRECT-ANSWERS5-
FU
Cisplatin causes cell lethality due to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSinhibition of DNA
replication
The drug derived from the periwinkle plant and available in 1mg/ml injection
form is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSvincristine (oncovin)
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast
carcinoma. The nurse administering the medication understands that the
primary action of this medication is to: - CORRECT-ANSWERSbind to receptor
site that promote growth
, Chemotherapeutic agents have different specific classifications. The
following medications are antineoplastic antibiotics except:
Doxorubicin (adriamycin)
fluorouracil (adrucil)
nitrogen mustard
bleomycin (blenoxane) - CORRECT-ANSWERSfluorouracile
specific classification of the chemo agent, vincristine is: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmitotic inhibitor
Specific classification of the chemo agent, methotrexate is - CORRECT-
ANSWERSantimetabolite
chemotherapeutic agents work by all of the following mechanisms except:
direct interference with DNA
inhibit enzymes related to DNA
destroy vital proteins - CORRECT-ANSWERSall are correct
The nurse is preparing a chemo agent and safe handling of the drug should
be implemented to protected the nurse from injury. All of the following
should be worn by the nurse, except
protective gown
glasses
mask
gloves - CORRECT-ANSWERSglasses
stomatitis is: - CORRECT-ANSWERSirritation of the mucosa in the mouth and
oropharynx
what contributes to a heightened reaction of stomatitis in patients receiving
radiation - CORRECT-ANSWERSmetallic dental fillings
which of the following side effects resulting from chest/lung radiation
treatment is characterized by a "lump in the throat"? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSesophagitis
hemolytic anemia is caused by - CORRECT-ANSWERSa decrease in peripheral
RBC count
radiation recall reactions is caused by: - CORRECT-ANSWERS5 FU
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