ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Treatment Modalities)

A patient demonstrates an adequate understanding of the teaching provided regarding chemotherapy and myelosuppression by stating: "Myelosuppression is: a potential side effect of many cancer treatments." unintentional prior to a bone marrow transplant." when laboratory values show an elevation in the white blood cell count." the overreaction of the body's immune system to a medication." a potential side effect of many cancer treatments." Answer: Chemotherapy will decrease the response by the immune system by causing neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, collectively known as myelosuppression. Reference: Popovich, M., Olsen, M., & Lefebvre, K. (Eds.). (2014). Chemotherapy and biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 171