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Which of the following cancers is Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast
associated with the development of
disseminated intravascular Answer: The incidence of disseminated
coagulation? intravascular coagulation is associated mostly with
mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate,
Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of lung, and breast.
the breast
Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
myeloma and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
Primary peritoneal carcinoma for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Acral lentiginous melanoma Nursing Society, p. 69.
Which of the following is released Uric acid
into the bloodstream in the event of
tumor lysis syndrome? Answer: Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden
release of cellular contents in to the bloodstream
Uric acid resulting in elevated uric acid levels.
Sodium
Magnesium Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
Calcium and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Nursing Society, p. 440.
, Which of the following classes of Monoclonal antibodies
medication will most significantly
increase the risk for the development Answer: Monoclonal antibodies can cause
of a cytokine-release syndrome cytokine-release syndrome.
reaction?
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017).
Monoclonal antibodies Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
Taxanes comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.).
Platinum compounds St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 243.
Anthracyclines
When a suspected extravasation stop the administration of medication and fluids.
occurs during the administration of a
vesicant, the nurse must first: Answer: The first step the nurse should take when
an extravasation occurs is stopping the infusion.
stop the administration of medication
and fluids. Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017).
remove the peripheral IV or central Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
venous access device. comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.).
aspirate the remaining vesicant from St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 217.
the IV tubing.
notify the healthcare provider.
Which of the following interventions Assessing the patient's gag reflex
should the nurse perform for a
patient who is at risk for increased Answer: Increased intracranial pressure can impair
intracranial pressure? the gag reflex thus affecting the patient's ability to
eat and drink independently.
Assessing the patient's gag reflex
Limiting suctioning to less than 30 Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
seconds and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
Keeping the patient's bed in the high for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Fowler's position Nursing Society, p. 185(t).
Positioning pillows to hyperextend
the neck
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Terms in this set (18)
Which of the following cancers is Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast
associated with the development of
disseminated intravascular Answer: The incidence of disseminated
coagulation? intravascular coagulation is associated mostly with
mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate,
Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of lung, and breast.
the breast
Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
myeloma and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
Primary peritoneal carcinoma for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Acral lentiginous melanoma Nursing Society, p. 69.
Which of the following is released Uric acid
into the bloodstream in the event of
tumor lysis syndrome? Answer: Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden
release of cellular contents in to the bloodstream
Uric acid resulting in elevated uric acid levels.
Sodium
Magnesium Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
Calcium and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Nursing Society, p. 440.
, Which of the following classes of Monoclonal antibodies
medication will most significantly
increase the risk for the development Answer: Monoclonal antibodies can cause
of a cytokine-release syndrome cytokine-release syndrome.
reaction?
Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017).
Monoclonal antibodies Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
Taxanes comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.).
Platinum compounds St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 243.
Anthracyclines
When a suspected extravasation stop the administration of medication and fluids.
occurs during the administration of a
vesicant, the nurse must first: Answer: The first step the nurse should take when
an extravasation occurs is stopping the infusion.
stop the administration of medication
and fluids. Reference: Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Marrs, J. (2017).
remove the peripheral IV or central Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A
venous access device. comprehensive guide to clinical practice (2nd ed.).
aspirate the remaining vesicant from St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, p. 217.
the IV tubing.
notify the healthcare provider.
Which of the following interventions Assessing the patient's gag reflex
should the nurse perform for a
patient who is at risk for increased Answer: Increased intracranial pressure can impair
intracranial pressure? the gag reflex thus affecting the patient's ability to
eat and drink independently.
Assessing the patient's gag reflex
Limiting suctioning to less than 30 Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding
seconds and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource
Keeping the patient's bed in the high for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology
Fowler's position Nursing Society, p. 185(t).
Positioning pillows to hyperextend
the neck
