OCN Practice Questions 2024 with complete solution

A patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who received chemotherapy five days ago is experiencing muscle cramps, diarrhea and lethargy. Which of the following conditions is the patient most likely experiencing? - Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone - Superior vena cava syndrome - Tumor lysis syndrome - Malignant hypertension - ANSWER-Answer: Symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome include muscle cramps, diarrhea and lethargy; usually developing within the first few days of a cycle of chemotherapy. Prior to initiating an infusion of arsenic trioxide, the nurse should ensure which of the following? Baseline pulmonary function testing results are documented Serum potassium level is greater than 4 mEq/L QTc interval is greater than 500 milliseconds Order indicates the duration of the infusion is 30 minutes - ANSWER-Answer: Potassium should be monitored and corrected prior to an infusion of arsenic trioxide. What is the absolute neutrophil count for a patient who has a white blood cell count of 500/mm3 with 32% polysegmented neutrophils and 7% bands? 195/mm3 223/mm3 125/mm3 100/mm3 - ANSWE