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What is D. Iron levels
p.503
What lab is most important in monitoring patients on erythropoietin-stimulating agents?
A. Lipid panel B. Troponin C. BUN/creatinine D. Iron levels |
What is B. Cyclophosphamide (Nitrogen mustard)
A- plant alkaloid C- antimetabolite D- anthracycline antitumor antibiotic
Which of the following is an alkylating drug?
A. Vincristine B. Cyclophosphamide C. Flurouracil D. Doxorubicin |
What is B. -nib
p.476 Table 33.1
Which of the following suffixes indicates a tyrosine kinase inhibitor?
A. -mib B. -nib C. -imab D. -momab |
What is D. T phase
p.446 G1->S->G2->M
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?
A. G1 phase B. S phase C. M phase D. T phase |
What is C. Vincristine
Which of the following medications is derived from plants?
A. Doxorubicin B. Fluorouracil C. Vincristine D. Methotrexate |
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What is B. Aldesleukin
p.502 *Interleukins=many pulmonary symptoms(respiratory assessments important)
Which medication is known to cause capillary leak syndrome?
A. Interferon alpha B. Aldesleukin C. Epoietin alfa D. Filgrastim |
What is A. Breast cancer
p.445
Which of the following cancers do African Americans NOT have the highest incidence and death rate?
A. Breast cancer B. Bladder cancer C. Prostate cancer D. Lung cancer |
What is C. Erlotinib
p.480 -Take without food (1hr before, 2hr after) -Side effects: ocular changes, GI perforation - Increased INR
Which of the following medications is used for pancreatic cancer?
A. Rituximab B. Imatinib Mesylate C. Erlotinib D. Bortezomib |
What is A,C,E
p.450
Which of the following are important when administering chemotherapy medication? (Select all that apply)
A. Use gloves regardless of route of administration B. Wear only one pair of gloves to prevent waste C. Wear gowns with a front closure and long sleeves D. Wearing only a surgical mask will protect the nurse administering aerosolized chemo E. Dispose of waste per agency policy |
What is B. St. John's Wort
p.454
What alternative therapy is known to interfere with all types of chemotherapy?
A. Chamomile B. St. John's Wort C. Ginger D. Ginkgo |
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What is C. Normal hemoglobin levels
p.499 - Hgb>11 is a contraindication of ESAs
Which of the following is a contraindication for administering epoietin alfa?
A. Lactose intolerance B. Dialysis C. Normal hemoglobin levels D. Renal cancer |
What is C. Bortezomib
(Proteasome inhibitor) p.487
Which of the following is NOT a tyrosine kinase inhibitor?
A. Imatinib Mesylate B. Nilotinib C. Bortezomib D. Erlotinib |
What is A. Prevents blood flow to tumor cells (Angiogenesis inhibitors) p.476
B- mTOR inhibitors (Temsorolimus) C- TKIs (Imatinib Mesylate)*THINK -NIB* D- Monoclonal Antibodies (Rituximab)*THINK-MAB*
How does Bevacizumab* work?
A. Prevents blood flow to tumor cells B. Kills cancer cells during G1 phase C. Prevents activation of tyrosine kinases D. Targets specific cell-membrane surface proteins |
What is B. Cervical cancer
p.469
Which of the following cancers is known to be prevented with an HPV vaccine?
A. Breast Cancer B. Cervical Cancer C. Ovarian Cancer D. Uterine Cancer |
What is C. Neurotoxicity
p.465 -Serious peripheral neuropathy, tingling and LOS in hands&feet (put hands and feet in ice during admin.)
When a patient is taking Vincristine, what is the most important side effect to watch for?
A. Cardiotoxicity B. Hepatotoxicity C. Neurotoxicity D. Respiratory failure |
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What is D. Interferon delta
A- hairy cell leukemia B- MS C- (type II) chronic granulomatous disease
Which of the following is NOT a type of interferon?
A. Interferon alpha B. Interferon beta C. Interferon gamma D. Interferon delta |
What is A. Remove the IV
p.466
A patient on Vincristine complains of pain at their IV site. Upon assessment, the nurse notices that extravasation has occurred. Which actions should the nurse NOT perform?
A. Remove the IV B. Administer hyaluronidase C. Call the provider D. Check the patient's vitals |
What is A,B,C,D,E
(Monoclonal antibody) p.492
Which of the following is important to teach a patient taking Rituximab? (Select all that apply)
A. Monitor for signs of hepatotoxicity B. Avoid the use of acetaminophen C. Monitor glucose more frequently D. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant E. Do not take this medication with antihypertensives |
What is B.
p.448
Why are cancer patients typically placed on multiple cancer drugs?
A. More money for pharmaceutical companies B. Combination therapy increases the likelihood of affecting cancer cells in all phases of the cell cycle C. Limits side effects of each cancer drug D. Combination therapy increases the likelihood of drug resistance |
What is D.
p.460 - Dexrazoxane must be taken prior to doxorubicin
A patient is placed on doxorubicin for a gastric tumor. Which of the patient's actions will require the nurse to intervene?
A. Patient understands that red/pink urine is a normal side effect B. Patient eats several small meals a day high in calories and protein C. Patient understands he cannot drink grapefruit juice while on medication D. Patient takes his dexrazoxane an hour after taking doxorubicin |
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What is C. Filgrastim
p.500
J.K. is a 22 year old female who has just finished her 4th round of chemotherapy. Her neutrophil count is critically low. What medication could the doctor prescribe?
A. Epoietin Alfa B. Sargramostim C. Filgrastim D. Interleukin-2 |
What is C. Angina
p.450 (Table 32.2)
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chemotherapy?
A. Leukopenia B. Diarrhea C. Angina D. Alopecia |
What is A,D,E
(Angiogenesis inhibitor) p.481 -Do not become pregnant while on medication AND 12 months after stopping. -Avoid sun and tanning beds
S.L. is a 25 year old female who has recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She is prescribed Ziv-aflibercept. What is important to teach this patient? (Select all that apply)
A. Report symptoms of bleeding to provider immediately B. Once treatment is over, you can conceive if you want C. Avoid tanning beds, but sunlight is fine D. Avoid taking NSAIDs E. Call provider if urine is foamy |
What is C. Follicle-stimulating hormone
p.467
Which of the following hormones is NOT given for the treatment of cancer?
A. Estrogen B. Testosterone C. Follicle-stimulating hormone D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
What is B,C,D
p.459
R.T. is a patient who is starting Fluorouracil for breast cancer. Which of the following reactions should the nurse inform the patient of? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea B. Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia C. GI bleeding D. Nausea and vomiting E. Weight gain |
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