AH Chap 15: Oncology Prep U || with 100% Correct Answers.
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client with cancer is being evaluated for possible metastasis. Which of the following is one of the most common metastasis sites for cancer cells?
a. Liver
b. Colon
c. Reproductive tract
d. White blood cells (WBCs) correct answers a. liver
The others are the lymph nodes, lung, bone, and br...
AH Chap 15: Oncology Prep U || with 100% Correct
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client with cancer is being evaluated for possible metastasis. Which of the following is one of the
most common metastasis sites for cancer cells?
a. Liver
b. Colon
c. Reproductive tract
d. White blood cells (WBCs) correct answers a. liver
The others are the lymph nodes, lung, bone, and brain. The colon, reproductive tract, and WBCs
are occasional metastasis sites.
A client diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) has been receiving chemotherapy.
During the last two cycles of chemotherapy, the client developed severe thrombocytopenia
requiring multiple platelet transfusions. The client is now scheduled to receive a third cycle. How
can the nurse best detect early signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia? correct answers
Closely observe the client's skin for petechiae and bruising.
According to the TNM classification system, T0 means there is correct answers no evidence of
primary tumor
The nurse is to administer a vesicant chemotherapeutic drug to a client who had a right
mastectomy and inserts the intravenous line correct answers w. a soft plastic catheter
Vesicant chemotherapy should never be administered in the peripheral veins involving the hand
or wrist. A person with breast cancer is to avoid injections in the affected extremity. A soft,
plastic catheter should be used, not a butterfly needle.
A client with cancer is receiving chemotherapy and reports to the nurse that his mouth is painful
and he has difficulty ingesting food. The nurse does which of the following:
a. Asks the client to open his mouth to facilitate inspection of the oral mucosa
b. Consults with the healthcare provider about use of nystatin (Mycostatin)
c.Instructs the client to brush the teeth with a soft toothbrush
d. teach client to floss everyday
e. use alcohol based mouthwash correct answers Asks the client to open his mouth to facilitate
inspection of the oral mucosa
Consults with the healthcare provider about use of nystatin (Mycostatin)
Instructs the client to brush the teeth with a soft toothbrush .
The drug interleukin-2 is an example of which type of biologic response modifier?
, a. cytokine
b. Monoclonal antibodie
c. retinoid
d. antimetabolites correct answers a. cytokine
Other cytokines include interferon alfa and filgrastim. Monoclonal antibodies include rituximab,
trastuzumab, and gemtuzumab. Retinoic acid is an example of a retinoid. Antimetabolites are cell
cycle-specific antineoplastic agents.
The client is receiving a vesicant anti neo plastic for treatment of cancer. Which assessment
finding would require the nurse to take immediate action?
a. extravasion
b. bone pain
c. nausea/vomiting
d. stomatitis correct answers a. extravasion
The nurse is conducting a screening for familial predisposition of cancer. Which of the following
should the nurse note as a possible indication of hereditary cancer syndrome?
a. aunt or uncle
b. first cousin
c. second cousin
d. family member who has developed cancer over the age of 50 correct answers a. aunt or uncle
A patient will be having an endoscopic procedure with a diagnostic biopsy. What type of biopsy
does the nurse explain will remove an entire piece of suspicious tissue?
a. incisional
b. exiscional
c. needle correct answers b. excisional
A client with ovarian cancer is ordered hydroxyurea (Hydrea), an antimetabolite drug.
Antimetabolites are a diverse group of antineoplastic agents that interfere with various metabolic
actions of the cell. The mechanism of action of antimetabolites interferes with:
a. the chemical structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chemical binding between DNA
molecules (cell cycle-nonspecific).
b. normal cellular processes during the S phase of the cell cycle. correct answers b. normal
cellular processes during the S phase of the cell cycle. (cell-cycle specific)
Antimetabolites act during the S phase of the cell cycle, contributing to cell destruction or
preventing cell replication.
Miotic inhibitors interfere with cell division or mitosis during the M phase of the cell cycle.
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