Question 1
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
ANSWER
B. Bone marrow biopsy
Question 2
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 of action is to:
A. Immediately stop the infusion and notify the oncologist.
B. Decrease the rate of paclitaxel by 50%.
C. Give the patient 50mg of IV Benadryl.
D. Reassure the patient that this is a normal side effect of paclitaxel.
ANSWER
A. Immediately stop the infusion and notify the oncologist.
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, Question 3
A 62-year-old male patient diagnosed with stage 3 small cell lung cancer is admitted to the
oncology unit with somnolence, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and diffuse abdominal pain.
His wife reports that he has become increasingly weak over the past three days and has
exhibited a change in mental status. She reports that he has not had a bowel movement in
five days. Which of the following oncologic complications is a likely explanation for the
patient's clinical presentation?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Septic shock
C. Liver metastasis
D. Superior vena cava syndrome
ANSWER
A. Hypercalcemia
Question 4
Which of the following chemotherapeutic agents is classified as a Vinca alkaloid?
A. Docetaxel
B. Etoposide
C. Oxaliplatin
D. Topotecan
ANSWER
B. Etoposide
Question 5
Which of the following treatment examples best describes adjuvant therapy?
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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
ANSWER
B. Bone marrow biopsy
Question 2
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 of action is to:
A. Immediately stop the infusion and notify the oncologist.
B. Decrease the rate of paclitaxel by 50%.
C. Give the patient 50mg of IV Benadryl.
D. Reassure the patient that this is a normal side effect of paclitaxel.
ANSWER
A. Immediately stop the infusion and notify the oncologist.
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, Question 3
A 62-year-old male patient diagnosed with stage 3 small cell lung cancer is admitted to the
oncology unit with somnolence, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and diffuse abdominal pain.
His wife reports that he has become increasingly weak over the past three days and has
exhibited a change in mental status. She reports that he has not had a bowel movement in
five days. Which of the following oncologic complications is a likely explanation for the
patient's clinical presentation?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Septic shock
C. Liver metastasis
D. Superior vena cava syndrome
ANSWER
A. Hypercalcemia
Question 4
Which of the following chemotherapeutic agents is classified as a Vinca alkaloid?
A. Docetaxel
B. Etoposide
C. Oxaliplatin
D. Topotecan
ANSWER
B. Etoposide
Question 5
Which of the following treatment examples best describes adjuvant therapy?
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