ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Oncologic Emergencies)

ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Oncologic Emergencies) Which of the following cancers is associated with the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation? Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast Non Hyperdiploid variant multiple myeloma Primary peritoneal carcinoma Acral lentiginous melanoma - ANSWER-Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast Answer: The incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated mostly with mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate, lung, and breast. Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 69. Which of the following is released into the bloodstream in the event of tumor lysis syndrome? Uric acid Sodium Magnesium Calcium - ANSWER-Uric acid Answer: Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden release of cellular contents in to the bloodstream resulting in elevated uric acid levels. Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, p. 440. Which of the following classes of medication will most significantly increase the risk for the d