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hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? rupture of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with Xeloda/Capecitabine) which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? prostate specific antigen! most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of prostate cancer refractory platelets are due to what? development of antibodies against donor types HLA ma...

What is the difference between a sea and an ocean? a. Seas are smaller in area and shallower in average depth. b. Seas are partly enclosed by land whereas oceans are not. c. Seas are composed of fresh water whereas oceans are salty. d. A and B only e. A, B and C d. A and B only What is meant by the southern ocean? a. It is a combination of all of the oceans: Arctic, Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific. b. It is defined by the Antarctic convergence south of 50 degrees latitude. c. It in...

A patient with cancer is considering entering a clinical trial that compares the current standard treatment with an investigational chemotherapeutic agent. This is an example of which phase of a clinical trial? 3 4 1 2 3 Answer: Phase 3 clinical trials have a primary goal of establishing efficacy and comparing with the current standard. Reference: Eggert, J. (Ed.). (2017). Cancer basics (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 285(t). What is the shortest phas...

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 Decreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Soc...

Which statement is true? A. Human ancestors with more diverse diets were more likely to go extinct during times when environmental conditions change. B. The proposed hypothesis of variability selection states that the key events in human evolution were shaped by environmental instability and the flexibility of our ancestors in what they ate and where they lived. C. The savanna hypothesis states that Hominin speciation was driven by abrupt and fast climate fluctuations of wet-dry cycles....

Within which timeframe will chemotherapy-induced alopecia normally begin after receiving a first treatment? 24 hours 2 weeks 1 month 3 months 2 weeks The nurse teaches a patient that the survivorship care plan is used to: A. provide instructions to the employer to make accommodations upon the return to work. B. replace the patient's electronic medical record. C. provide clear direction for ongoing care and surveillance following treatment. D. completion of treatment. provid...

ation therapy consult pt with metastatic lung cancer getting palliative chemo presents to clinic with uncontrolloed hip pain. what does nurse expect order for? flare reaction nurse notes redness along vein proximal to site, no discomfort, but area above IV site is itchy. what kind of reaction is the patient having? petechiae newly diagnosed patient with APL is having induction chemo. what should nurse watch for? pulmonary edema patient getting repeated thoracentesis for ...