Intermediate Med-Surg Final – 100 Q&A | Oncology, Cardiac, Geriatrics, Hematology | 2025/2026 Nursing Exam

This document provides 100 expertly answered questions tailored for students preparing for the Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Final Exam for the 2025/2026 academic year. It offers thorough coverage of adult and geriatric nursing care, with key emphasis on oncology, hematologic disorders, cardiac emergencies, elder care, and symptom management. Each question includes a clear and clinically relevant answer, making it a valuable resource for critical thinking development and NCLEX-style practice. Key content areas include: Frailty and elder mistreatment, alternative care models for older adults Cancer biology, staging, diagnostics, and treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, palliative and hospice care) Management of chemotherapy side effects (GI, skin, cognitive, hematologic, cardiopulmonary) Hematologic disorders like ITP, TTP, HIT – including diagnostics, treatments, and lab values Cardiovascular topics such as angina, NSTEMI, STEMI, troponin interpretation, and emergency cardiac medications Medication safety protocols and lab monitoring (e.g., corticosteroids, nitroglycerin, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers) This study guide is ideal for: Nursing students in ADN, BSN, and bridge programs Learners enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing courses Those preparing for NCLEX-RN, ATI, or HESI exams Students in Clinical Pathophysiology or Adult Health rotations Its clinical focus and exam-aligned structure make it a powerful tool for mastering disease management, symptom interpretation, and therapeutic interventions. Keywords: med surg final, nursing exam, geriatric care, frailty, elder abuse, cancer staging, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, myelosuppression, thrombocytopenia, ITP, TTP, HIT, cardiac emergencies, STEMI, NSTEMI, troponin, angina, nitroglycerin, nursing interventions, NCLEX prep, oncology nursing, intermediate medical surgical nursing