OCN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A 24-year-old patient who received carmustine as a child reports
a persistent cough and shortness of breath. The nurse
understands that the patient is at an increased risk for
developing pulmonary:
fibrosis.
embolism.
aspergillosis.
empyema. - correct answer- Nitrosoureas can cause
pulmonary fibrosis.
A 70-year-old patient reports weight loss, abdominal pain and
diarrhea that often interrupts sleep. The patient reports a
brother has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The
nurse suspects:
systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
carcinoid syndrome.
,irritable bowel syndrome.
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. - correct
answer- carcinoid syndrome.
A 78-year-old patient with prostate cancer and cardiovascular
disease is taking naproxen twice a day and a daily dose of
acetylsalicylic acid. The nurse instructs the patient to:
expect an increase in swelling of the extremities during the
evening.
speak with the physician about adding a cytoprotectant.
space the medications at least one hour apart.
take the medications on an empty stomach. - correct answer-
speak with the physician about adding a cytoprotectant.
Patients receiving cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitors who are high risk
based on existing cardiac disease should consider the addition of
a cytoprotectant.
A dexrazoxane infusion shows efficacy for treating the
extravasation of:
an anthracycline.
, an alkylating agent.
a nitrosourea.
a plant alkaloid. - correct answer- anthracycline
A patient demonstrates an adequate understanding of the
teaching provided regarding chemotherapy and
myelosuppression by stating:
A. "Myelosuppression is:
the overreaction of the body's immune system to a medication."
B. unintentional prior to a bone marrow transplant."
C. a potential side effect of many cancer treatments."
D. when laboratory values show an elevation in the white blood
cell count." - correct answer-
A patient has an implanted intrathecal pump for pain
management. Which of the following actions best exemplifies a
safe practice?
Tracing the tubing from the patient to the pump
Arranging for the patient to have the pump refilled every 8
months
VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A 24-year-old patient who received carmustine as a child reports
a persistent cough and shortness of breath. The nurse
understands that the patient is at an increased risk for
developing pulmonary:
fibrosis.
embolism.
aspergillosis.
empyema. - correct answer- Nitrosoureas can cause
pulmonary fibrosis.
A 70-year-old patient reports weight loss, abdominal pain and
diarrhea that often interrupts sleep. The patient reports a
brother has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The
nurse suspects:
systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
carcinoid syndrome.
,irritable bowel syndrome.
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. - correct
answer- carcinoid syndrome.
A 78-year-old patient with prostate cancer and cardiovascular
disease is taking naproxen twice a day and a daily dose of
acetylsalicylic acid. The nurse instructs the patient to:
expect an increase in swelling of the extremities during the
evening.
speak with the physician about adding a cytoprotectant.
space the medications at least one hour apart.
take the medications on an empty stomach. - correct answer-
speak with the physician about adding a cytoprotectant.
Patients receiving cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitors who are high risk
based on existing cardiac disease should consider the addition of
a cytoprotectant.
A dexrazoxane infusion shows efficacy for treating the
extravasation of:
an anthracycline.
, an alkylating agent.
a nitrosourea.
a plant alkaloid. - correct answer- anthracycline
A patient demonstrates an adequate understanding of the
teaching provided regarding chemotherapy and
myelosuppression by stating:
A. "Myelosuppression is:
the overreaction of the body's immune system to a medication."
B. unintentional prior to a bone marrow transplant."
C. a potential side effect of many cancer treatments."
D. when laboratory values show an elevation in the white blood
cell count." - correct answer-
A patient has an implanted intrathecal pump for pain
management. Which of the following actions best exemplifies a
safe practice?
Tracing the tubing from the patient to the pump
Arranging for the patient to have the pump refilled every 8
months
