OCN EXAM BUNDLE!!

Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-induced alopecia normally begin after receiving a first treatment? 24 hours 2 weeks 1 month 3 months - ANSWER2 weeks The nurse teaches a patient that the survivorship care plan is used to: A. provide instructions to the employer to make accommodat...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access - ANSWERDecreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower ri...

Which of the following cancers is associated with the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation? Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple myeloma Primary peritoneal carcinoma Acral lentiginous melanoma - ANSWERMucin-secreting adenocarcinoma...

1. A patient who reports nausea four days after receiving chemotherapy is experiencing which type of chemotherapy-induced nausea? Breakthrough Acute Delayed Refractory - ANSWERDelayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting starts at least 24 hours after treatment and may last up to 5 days. ...

Which of the following is not routinely included as part of a diagnostic work-up for colorectal cancer? A. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) B. Bone marrow biopsy C. Barium enema D. Colonoscopy - ANSWERB. Bone marrow biopsy You are a registered nurse working in an outpatient infusion center a...

Pegfilgrastim - Neulasta - ANSWER1 dose each cycle > 24 hours after chemo Potential cardiovascular toxicities in a client receiving tx for cancer - ANSWER1- alteration in the electrical conduction within the heart. 2. cardiomyopathy as the most common chronic cardiac toxicity Asymptomatic...

alkylating agents - ANSWERCisplatin, Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin, ifosfamide, cyclophosfamide Antimetabolites - ANSWERDrugs such as cytarabine, methotrexate, florouracil (5fu) Antitumor antibiotics - ANSWERdrugs such as Daunorubicin, Doxorubicin, Idarubicin, bleomycin (most are vesicants) Oxalip...

What is the primary purpose for providing interprofessional oncology care? a. delivering cost-effective services b. standardizing patient communication c. improving patient outcomes d. meeting regulatory standards - ANSWERc. improving patient outcomes Quality of practice includes the oncology n...

Biosimilar medication - ANSWERyields the same clinical efficacy, however has minor structural and chemical differences compared to the original reference medication. cell-mediated immunity - ANSWERpromotes the intracellular destruction of microbes. What laboratory value should the nurse check ...