SME Pharmacology Questions with
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The nurse provide care for a client receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse observes which
symptoms if fluid overload occurs during the transfusion?
1. Decreased pulse rate, increased BP, decreased respirations.
2. Increased pulse rate, increased BP, increased respirations.
3. Increased pulse rate, increased BP, decreased respirations.
4. Decreased pulse rate, decreased BP, increased respirations.
Ans: Increased pulse rate, increased BP, increased respirations
The nurse makes a home visit to a client receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
The nurse instructs the client about ways to avoid injury due to bone marrow suppression.
The nurse intervenes if which observation is made?
1. The client takes Alka Seltzer for indigestion.
2. The client uses an electric razor to shave.
3. The client blows the nose gently.
4. The client reports adding fiber to their diet.
Ans: The client takes Alka Seltzer for indigestion
,Which is most important for the nurse to consider when planning the care for the client
receiving chemotherapy?
1. Instructing individuals who are visiting the client to wash hands.
2. Minimizing or preventing alopecia by using an ice cap.
3. Maintaining adequate gastrointestinal function to ensure adequate nutrition.
4. Minimizing hemorrhagic cystitis by increasing intravenous (IV) fluids
Ans: Instructing individuals who are visiting the client to wash hands.
The nurse knows which finding is the most life-threatening adverse effect of chemotherapy?
1. Alopecia.
2. Bone marrow suppression.
3. Vomiting.
4. Mucositis.
Ans: Bone marrow suppression.
For which reason is chemotherapy given to clients diagnosed with leukemia?
1. To limit bone marrow suppression.
2. To prevent further development of the leukemia.
3. To destroy the fastest growing cells in the body.
,4. To treat the frequent infections that may occur with leukemia
Ans: To destroy the fastest growing cells in the body.
Which statement correctly indicates the client understands the side effects of the
chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer?
1. "I have a banquet to attend in next week. I'll tell them I won't be coming."
2. "My child is bringing a friend to visit in a few weeks."
3. "I promised my niece and nephew I will take them to the movies."
4. "My partner is planning a 2-month cruise for us in three months. I need a vacation!"
Ans: "I have a banquet to attend in next week. I'll tell them I won't be coming."
The nurse cares for a client with stomatitis due to chemotherapy. Which action is most
important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
1. Examine the client's mouth for blisters, sores, or drainage.
2. Encourage the client to use a commercially prepared mouthwash twice daily.
3. Instruct the client to use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
4. Offer mouth care morning and night.
Ans: Examine the client's mouth for blisters, sores, or drainage.
, The nurse provides care for a school-age client receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Which
statement made by the parents indicates the need for the nurse to provide further instruction?
1. "I will give my child aspirin if my child develops a fever."
2. "My child should drink plenty of liquids."
3. "We have made arrangements for a tutor to come to the house for a while."
4. "We are planning our child's birthday party after chemotherapy is finished."
Ans: "I will give my child aspirin if my child develops a fever."
After 2 weeks of chemotherapy treatments, a client's white blood cell count is 2,000/mm3.
The nurse knows this finding is most likely due to which factor?
1. Infection.
2. Bone marrow depression.
3. Weight loss.
4. Polycythemia.
Ans: Bone marrow depression.
A client diagnosed with cancer asks the nurse, "Why must I take so many medications?"
Which response by the nurse is best?
1. "Cancer is so individual, and because no one medication works the same way with every
person, more than one medication is usually used."
Complete Correct Answers | Grade
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The nurse provide care for a client receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse observes which
symptoms if fluid overload occurs during the transfusion?
1. Decreased pulse rate, increased BP, decreased respirations.
2. Increased pulse rate, increased BP, increased respirations.
3. Increased pulse rate, increased BP, decreased respirations.
4. Decreased pulse rate, decreased BP, increased respirations.
Ans: Increased pulse rate, increased BP, increased respirations
The nurse makes a home visit to a client receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
The nurse instructs the client about ways to avoid injury due to bone marrow suppression.
The nurse intervenes if which observation is made?
1. The client takes Alka Seltzer for indigestion.
2. The client uses an electric razor to shave.
3. The client blows the nose gently.
4. The client reports adding fiber to their diet.
Ans: The client takes Alka Seltzer for indigestion
,Which is most important for the nurse to consider when planning the care for the client
receiving chemotherapy?
1. Instructing individuals who are visiting the client to wash hands.
2. Minimizing or preventing alopecia by using an ice cap.
3. Maintaining adequate gastrointestinal function to ensure adequate nutrition.
4. Minimizing hemorrhagic cystitis by increasing intravenous (IV) fluids
Ans: Instructing individuals who are visiting the client to wash hands.
The nurse knows which finding is the most life-threatening adverse effect of chemotherapy?
1. Alopecia.
2. Bone marrow suppression.
3. Vomiting.
4. Mucositis.
Ans: Bone marrow suppression.
For which reason is chemotherapy given to clients diagnosed with leukemia?
1. To limit bone marrow suppression.
2. To prevent further development of the leukemia.
3. To destroy the fastest growing cells in the body.
,4. To treat the frequent infections that may occur with leukemia
Ans: To destroy the fastest growing cells in the body.
Which statement correctly indicates the client understands the side effects of the
chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer?
1. "I have a banquet to attend in next week. I'll tell them I won't be coming."
2. "My child is bringing a friend to visit in a few weeks."
3. "I promised my niece and nephew I will take them to the movies."
4. "My partner is planning a 2-month cruise for us in three months. I need a vacation!"
Ans: "I have a banquet to attend in next week. I'll tell them I won't be coming."
The nurse cares for a client with stomatitis due to chemotherapy. Which action is most
important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
1. Examine the client's mouth for blisters, sores, or drainage.
2. Encourage the client to use a commercially prepared mouthwash twice daily.
3. Instruct the client to use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
4. Offer mouth care morning and night.
Ans: Examine the client's mouth for blisters, sores, or drainage.
, The nurse provides care for a school-age client receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Which
statement made by the parents indicates the need for the nurse to provide further instruction?
1. "I will give my child aspirin if my child develops a fever."
2. "My child should drink plenty of liquids."
3. "We have made arrangements for a tutor to come to the house for a while."
4. "We are planning our child's birthday party after chemotherapy is finished."
Ans: "I will give my child aspirin if my child develops a fever."
After 2 weeks of chemotherapy treatments, a client's white blood cell count is 2,000/mm3.
The nurse knows this finding is most likely due to which factor?
1. Infection.
2. Bone marrow depression.
3. Weight loss.
4. Polycythemia.
Ans: Bone marrow depression.
A client diagnosed with cancer asks the nurse, "Why must I take so many medications?"
Which response by the nurse is best?
1. "Cancer is so individual, and because no one medication works the same way with every
person, more than one medication is usually used."
