A client with cancer is receiving daunorubicin (Cerubidine) intravenously.
The nurse assigned to assist in caring for the client monitors for which
commonly expected side effect? - ANS ✓Nausea and vomiting
A client with carcinoma is admitted to the hospital for a chemotherapy
treatment with intravenous bleomycin sulfate. The plan of care mentions
observing for interstitial pneumonitis as the priority of care. Which finding
most closely correlates to symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis, requires
reporting? - ANS ✓Lung wheezing and shortness of breath
The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide
(Toposar). The nurse assisting in caring for the client during its
administration should understand that which side/adverse effect is
specifically associated with this medication? - ANS ✓Orthostatic hypotension
A client is scheduled to receive chemotherapy with a group of medications,
one of which is asparaginase (Elspar). The nurse anticipates that this
medication will be removed from the regimen after noting which disorder
in the client's medical record? - ANS ✓Pancreatitis
Capecitabine (Xeloda) is prescribed for a client with metastatic breast
cancer. The nurse reinforces information to the client about the medication
including what frequent side effect? - ANS ✓Diarrhea
The nurse is reinforcing medication instructions to a client with breast
cancer who is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which instruction should the
nurse provide to the client? - ANS ✓Increase fluid intake to 2000 to 3000 mL
daily.
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The nurse is reinforcing information regarding chemotherapy with a client
who has been diagnosed with cancer. The nurse tells the client that which is
an advantage of continuous intravenous (IV) chemotherapy? - ANS ✓It uses
smaller doses to kill cancer cells, so it is less toxic to normal tissues.
Anastrozole (Arimidex) is prescribed for a postmenopausal client with
breast cancer. The nurse assists in developing a plan of care for the client
and suggests monitoring the client closely for which adverse effect of this
medication? - ANS ✓Thromboembolism
A client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia has been prescribed
asparaginase (Elspar). Which finding represents possible medication
toxicity? - ANS ✓Prolonged blood clotting times
The nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving
cisplatin. Which adverse effects are associated with this medication? Select
all that apply. - ANS ✓Tinnitus
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Hypomagnesemia
Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma.
The nurse assists in planning care, knowing that which is the primary
action of this medication? - ANS ✓Compete with estradiol for binding to
estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.
The nurse is caring for a child who is receiving chemotherapy for treatment
of leukemia and prepares to address which expected needs of this client?
Select all that apply. - ANS ✓Fatigue
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