NUR 521 Quiz 6 GI, Immune, & Chemo and Cancer Therapy Drugs Exam Questions with
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The medication is a immunosuppressant. Nephrotoxicity can occur from the use of
cyclosporine. Nephrotoxicity is evaluated by monitoring for elevated blood urea nitrogen levels
and serum creatinine levels. Normal blood urea nitrogen is 10-20 mg/dl. Normal creatinine is
0.6-1.2 mg/dl for male and 0.5-1.1 for female. Cyclosporine does not effect blood glucose level.
Which of the following agents slows down tumor cell division, stimulates proliferation of
natural killer cells, and inhibits expression of oncogenes?
o Rituximab (Rituxan)
o Interferon alpha
o Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
o Etoposide (VP-16) Interferon alpha
Which of the following medications is a classified as a class three drug under the Controlled
Substance Act; it often used in cancer and AIDS patients, both for it's antiemetic effect and for
stimulating appetite?
o dronabinol (Marinol)
o haloperidol (Haldol)
o droperidol (Inapsine)
o lorazepam (Ativan)
o apreptitant (Emend) dronabinol (Marinol)
A practitioner prescribes Maalox by mouth and ranitidine (Zantac) by IVPB for a client with
burns and crushing injuries caused by a train accident. The client asks why these medications
are being administered. The nurse's best response is:
o "They decrease irritability of the bowel to prevent diarrhea."
o "They're what your physician prescribed to increase your appetite and intake of protein for
tissue healing
o "They're ordered for clients with multiple injuries to prevent the development of gallstones."
, o "They decrease acidity in the GI tract to prevent stress ulcers." "They decrease acidity in
the GI tract to prevent stress ulcers."
Which of the following laxatives is contraindicated in patients with heart failure, hypertension,
or edema and only used with great caution in patients with renal disease or on medications
that effect renal function such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics?
o sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospha-soda)
o bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
o psyllium (Metamucil)
o lactulose (Constulose, Cronulac)
o polyethylene glycol (Miralax, PEG) sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospha-soda)
A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease). The nurse determines
that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit is which effect is observed?
o Absence of abdominal pain
o Relief of heartburn
o Reduction of steatorrhea
o Weight loss reduction of steatorrhea
A nurse has given instructions to the client who just received a prescription for diphenoxylate
with atropine (Lomotil). The nurse determines that the client understands the use of the
medication and its properties if the client states that he or she will:
o Expect increased salivation while taking the medication
o Take the medication with a bulk-forming laxative.
o Stay within the prescribed dose because it can be habit-forming
o Anticipate side effects related to central nervous system excitability Stay within the
prescribed dose because it can be habit forming
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The medication is a immunosuppressant. Nephrotoxicity can occur from the use of
cyclosporine. Nephrotoxicity is evaluated by monitoring for elevated blood urea nitrogen levels
and serum creatinine levels. Normal blood urea nitrogen is 10-20 mg/dl. Normal creatinine is
0.6-1.2 mg/dl for male and 0.5-1.1 for female. Cyclosporine does not effect blood glucose level.
Which of the following agents slows down tumor cell division, stimulates proliferation of
natural killer cells, and inhibits expression of oncogenes?
o Rituximab (Rituxan)
o Interferon alpha
o Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
o Etoposide (VP-16) Interferon alpha
Which of the following medications is a classified as a class three drug under the Controlled
Substance Act; it often used in cancer and AIDS patients, both for it's antiemetic effect and for
stimulating appetite?
o dronabinol (Marinol)
o haloperidol (Haldol)
o droperidol (Inapsine)
o lorazepam (Ativan)
o apreptitant (Emend) dronabinol (Marinol)
A practitioner prescribes Maalox by mouth and ranitidine (Zantac) by IVPB for a client with
burns and crushing injuries caused by a train accident. The client asks why these medications
are being administered. The nurse's best response is:
o "They decrease irritability of the bowel to prevent diarrhea."
o "They're what your physician prescribed to increase your appetite and intake of protein for
tissue healing
o "They're ordered for clients with multiple injuries to prevent the development of gallstones."
, o "They decrease acidity in the GI tract to prevent stress ulcers." "They decrease acidity in
the GI tract to prevent stress ulcers."
Which of the following laxatives is contraindicated in patients with heart failure, hypertension,
or edema and only used with great caution in patients with renal disease or on medications
that effect renal function such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics?
o sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospha-soda)
o bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
o psyllium (Metamucil)
o lactulose (Constulose, Cronulac)
o polyethylene glycol (Miralax, PEG) sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospha-soda)
A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease). The nurse determines
that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit is which effect is observed?
o Absence of abdominal pain
o Relief of heartburn
o Reduction of steatorrhea
o Weight loss reduction of steatorrhea
A nurse has given instructions to the client who just received a prescription for diphenoxylate
with atropine (Lomotil). The nurse determines that the client understands the use of the
medication and its properties if the client states that he or she will:
o Expect increased salivation while taking the medication
o Take the medication with a bulk-forming laxative.
o Stay within the prescribed dose because it can be habit-forming
o Anticipate side effects related to central nervous system excitability Stay within the
prescribed dose because it can be habit forming
