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1. A woman who has advanced breast cancer will begin d. promote regression of
receiving androgen therapy. The nurse will explain to her tumor.
the patient that androgen therapy is used to
a. enhance her own estrogen production.
b. give her a sense of well-being.
c. minimize hot flashes.
d. promote regression of her tumor.
2. A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemother- b. "Two agents used to-
apy. The patient asks the nurse why two chemother- gether can have synergis-
apeutic agents are being used instead of just one. tic effects."
Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two
drugs are used."
b. "Two agents used together can have synergistic
effects."
c. "Use of two drugs will increase tumorcidal activity in
the G0 phase of the cell."
d. "Using two agents will shorten the length of time
chemotherapy is needed."
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a c. Question the patient
third dose of high-dose cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). about fluid intake.
The nurse notes hematuria. The nurse will notify the
provider and will perform which action?
a. Ask whether the patient takes allopurinol (Lopurin).
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b. Assess the patient's skin and fingernails for darken-
ing.
c. Question the patient about fluid intake.
d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected side
effect.
4. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving in- d. Stop the infusion im-
travenous mechlorethamine (Mustargen). The patient mediately.
reports pain at the IV site, and the nurse assesses
swelling and pallor at the site. What action will the
nurse take?
a. Administer an analgesic medication.
b. Apply a warm compress to the site.
c. Slow the infusion and notify the provider.
d. Stop the infusion immediately.
5. The nurse is teaching a patient who will take oral c. "I should report
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which statement by the any low-grade tempera-
patient indicates understanding of the teaching? ture elevation immediate-
ly."
a. "I should follow a diet high in organ meats and
beans while taking this drug."
b. "I should brush my teeth and gums vigorously twice
daily."
c. "I should report any low-grade temperature eleva-
tion immediately."
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d. "I should take the drug at bedtime to minimize side
effects."
6. A patient is receiving the antitumor antibiotic doxoru- b. Cardiotoxicity
bicin (Adriamycin) to treat lung cancer. The patient
is experiencing shortness of breath and palpitations.
The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed
which condition?
a. Anemia
b. Cardiotoxicity
c. Hypersensitivity
d. Pulmonary infection
7. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vin- a. Ask about numbness or
cristine (Oncovin), a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic tingling in the fingers and
agent, to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse toes.
observes that the patient has difficulty walking. What
action will the nurse take?
a. Ask about numbness or tingling in the fingers and
toes.
b. Assess heart rate and blood pressure to evaluate for
orthostatic hypotension.
c. Assess the temperature to evaluate for infection.
d. Request an order for a complete blood count and
electrolytes.
8. The nurse is teaching a patient who is receiving vin-
cristine (Oncovin) about long-term management of
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the treatment regimen. Which information will the d. "You should report
nurse provide in teaching the patient? difficulty buttoning your
clothes to your provider."
a. "If you experience numbness of your hands, it will
eventually resolve."
b. "If your IV starts to hurt, you should pull the IV out
immediately."
c. "You should ask for antinausea medication at the
first sign of nausea."
d. "You should report difficulty buttoning your clothes
to your provider."
9. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving A, C, E
fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat pancreatic cancer. Which
interventions are included in the nurse's plan of care
for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply ice to the IV site if the patient reports pain.
b. Administer antiemetics when the patient reports
nausea.
c. Counsel the patient to use waxed dental floss.
d. Discourage visits with people who have respiratory
infections.
e. Offer ice chips frequently.
f. Restrict to nothing by mouth during intravenous
drug administration.
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1. A woman who has advanced breast cancer will begin d. promote regression of
receiving androgen therapy. The nurse will explain to her tumor.
the patient that androgen therapy is used to
a. enhance her own estrogen production.
b. give her a sense of well-being.
c. minimize hot flashes.
d. promote regression of her tumor.
2. A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemother- b. "Two agents used to-
apy. The patient asks the nurse why two chemother- gether can have synergis-
apeutic agents are being used instead of just one. tic effects."
Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two
drugs are used."
b. "Two agents used together can have synergistic
effects."
c. "Use of two drugs will increase tumorcidal activity in
the G0 phase of the cell."
d. "Using two agents will shorten the length of time
chemotherapy is needed."
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a c. Question the patient
third dose of high-dose cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). about fluid intake.
The nurse notes hematuria. The nurse will notify the
provider and will perform which action?
a. Ask whether the patient takes allopurinol (Lopurin).
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b. Assess the patient's skin and fingernails for darken-
ing.
c. Question the patient about fluid intake.
d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected side
effect.
4. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving in- d. Stop the infusion im-
travenous mechlorethamine (Mustargen). The patient mediately.
reports pain at the IV site, and the nurse assesses
swelling and pallor at the site. What action will the
nurse take?
a. Administer an analgesic medication.
b. Apply a warm compress to the site.
c. Slow the infusion and notify the provider.
d. Stop the infusion immediately.
5. The nurse is teaching a patient who will take oral c. "I should report
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which statement by the any low-grade tempera-
patient indicates understanding of the teaching? ture elevation immediate-
ly."
a. "I should follow a diet high in organ meats and
beans while taking this drug."
b. "I should brush my teeth and gums vigorously twice
daily."
c. "I should report any low-grade temperature eleva-
tion immediately."
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d. "I should take the drug at bedtime to minimize side
effects."
6. A patient is receiving the antitumor antibiotic doxoru- b. Cardiotoxicity
bicin (Adriamycin) to treat lung cancer. The patient
is experiencing shortness of breath and palpitations.
The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed
which condition?
a. Anemia
b. Cardiotoxicity
c. Hypersensitivity
d. Pulmonary infection
7. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vin- a. Ask about numbness or
cristine (Oncovin), a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic tingling in the fingers and
agent, to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse toes.
observes that the patient has difficulty walking. What
action will the nurse take?
a. Ask about numbness or tingling in the fingers and
toes.
b. Assess heart rate and blood pressure to evaluate for
orthostatic hypotension.
c. Assess the temperature to evaluate for infection.
d. Request an order for a complete blood count and
electrolytes.
8. The nurse is teaching a patient who is receiving vin-
cristine (Oncovin) about long-term management of
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Pharmacology Final Possible Questions HESI
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_5l6mq2
the treatment regimen. Which information will the d. "You should report
nurse provide in teaching the patient? difficulty buttoning your
clothes to your provider."
a. "If you experience numbness of your hands, it will
eventually resolve."
b. "If your IV starts to hurt, you should pull the IV out
immediately."
c. "You should ask for antinausea medication at the
first sign of nausea."
d. "You should report difficulty buttoning your clothes
to your provider."
9. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving A, C, E
fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat pancreatic cancer. Which
interventions are included in the nurse's plan of care
for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply ice to the IV site if the patient reports pain.
b. Administer antiemetics when the patient reports
nausea.
c. Counsel the patient to use waxed dental floss.
d. Discourage visits with people who have respiratory
infections.
e. Offer ice chips frequently.
f. Restrict to nothing by mouth during intravenous
drug administration.
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