CPHON® (Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse) Bundle Set

Which of the following is an indication that a child is experiencing precocious puberty? A-Testicular enlargement at age 10 B-Tall stature C-Delayed epiphyseal fusion D-Advanced bone age - Answer D-advanced bone age --when child's body changes into adult's body too soon -age 10 is norm...

Examples of Alkylating Agents - Answer Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Carmustine, Lomustine, Cytoxan, Ifosfamide, Melphalan, Temozolomide, Thiotepa Examples of Antimetabolites (Cell-cycle Specific) - Answer MTX, 5-FU, ARA-C, 6-MP, 6-TG Examples of Plant Detrivatives (Cell-cycle Specific) - Answer...

Thalassemia - Answer Inherited defect in production of hemoglobin chain. Destruction of RBC. Treatment: frequent RBC transfusions Sickle Cell Disease - Answer inherited defect of hemoglobin causing sickling. destruction of RBC hemophilia - Answer Congenital deficiency in clotting fac...

CPHON test questions with correct answers

Phase 1 Trial - Answer Determines the maximum tolerated dose of an investigational agent or combination of agents that is then recommended for use Patients must have adequate organ function, reasonable life expectancy and ability to function. And all standard therapeutic options for curative tr...

BEARS - The BEARS tools assesses the child's sleep history with respect to Bedtime, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Awakenings, Regularity and Snoring. - Answer Parents report that their school- aged child with leukemia is not sleeping well at home. Which tool is used to assess for sleep disturban...

Which Chemo agent is associated with a high risk for hypersensitivity reaction? A. Methotrexate B. Carboplatin C. Cytarabine D. Busulfan - Answer B Before a patient is to receive intrathecal Chemo: A. Ensure developmentally appropriate patient teaching is completed B. Verify the pati...

Participating in risk taking behavior- Adolescents can exhibit risk-taking behavior in response to a terminal diagnosis. - Answer A 12-year-old patient with metastatic osteosarcoma has been told that his prognosis is poor. The nurse knows that which of the following would be a normal display of gr...

AML relapse rate - Answer 50% AML return to remission rate in relapse - Answer 25% if during chemo, 50% if after tx Diseases linked to NHL - Answer Wiskott-Aldrich, ataxia telangectasia, immunodeficiency syndromes NHL histiologic classification - Answer precursor (lymphoblastic) (15...

Cyclophosphamide - Answer High doses should be preceded and followed by IV hydration and mesna Vincristine - Answer Fatal if administered intrathecally Busulfan - Answer Prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy for patients receiving high doses Busulfan - Answer Requires PK studies Te...