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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 prior to administering a dose of zoledronic acid to a patient with hypercalcemia of malignancy? - ANSWERCreatinine Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure - ANSWERheadaches, nausea and vomiting...

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 nurse participating in interprofessional teams to address outcomes and enhance factors that promote safe and effective patient outcomes.

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) Oxaliplatin - ANSWERCold dysesthesia is common, can cause neuropathy, Ifosfamide - ANSWERmust be given with mesna. Can cause hemorrhagic cystitis and CNS toxicities 5FU - ANSWERCan cause stomatitis, s...

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 bradycardia is likely to related to which of the following chemo agents - ANSWERPaclitaxel (Paxen, Taxol) Factors that are associated with increased risk of cardiotoxicity from chemo include - ANS...

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 and have begun administration of paclitaxel on a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient. The patient mentions that she is feeling flushed and shows you a small hive on her left cheek. Your next course o...

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. 2. A patient newly diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is determined to have an unfavorable prognosis through which of the following clinical findings? Hemoglobin 11 g/dL Absolute lymphocyte count 400/m...

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 of the breast Answer: The incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated mostly with mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate, lung, and breast. Reference: Kaplan, M....

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 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 ...

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 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. - AN...

Cisplatin can result in: - ANSWERnephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity can also result in BAD neuropathy hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - ANSWERrupture 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? - ANSWERprostate specific antigen! most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of pros...