NURSING 22: ONCOLOGY - EXAM 1
(CHEMOTHERAPY) QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Anemia - correct answer- This occurs in bone marrow
supression where a patients RBC, Hgb, and Hct are decreased.
With this, you are worried about Hypoxia.
- Patient will be weak, cold, pale, with an increased RR
Antiemetics - correct answer- Examples of these include:
Reglan, Compazine, and Zofran.
Biological Response Modifiers (BRM) - correct answer- This
treatment modifies patients biological response to tumor cells. It
is used to boost or restore the ability of immune system to fight
cancer and other infections.
Chemotherapy - correct answer- This type of cancer
treatment is trained to recognize rapidly dividing cells. (This
includes hair follicles and GI cells, which are also rapidly
dividing.) It is systemic and effects all body tissues. It can kill
metastatic cells.
, Chemotherapy Neurological System Effects - correct answer-
These effects are usually the result of the medication Vincristine
(Plant Alkaloid)
Chemotherapy Reproductive System Effects - correct answer-
This causes infertility. Patients should be encouraged to due egg
retrieval and place sperm in a bank. Also, encourage reliable
contraception.
Chemotherapy Types: Alkylating Agents - correct answer-
This is a type of chemotherapy that is considered Renal and
Ototoxic. It can cause seizures. Have the patient drink and void
frequently.
- Be concerned with Cystitis / pinkish urine
Chemotherapy Types: Antimetabolites - correct answer- This
is a type of chemotherapy that is considered renal and
hepatotoxic
Ex: Methotrexate
Chemotherapy Types: Antimiotic Agents/Plant Alkaloids -
correct answer- This is a type of chemotherapy that is
considered Neurotoxic and can cause parastesia.
(CHEMOTHERAPY) QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Anemia - correct answer- This occurs in bone marrow
supression where a patients RBC, Hgb, and Hct are decreased.
With this, you are worried about Hypoxia.
- Patient will be weak, cold, pale, with an increased RR
Antiemetics - correct answer- Examples of these include:
Reglan, Compazine, and Zofran.
Biological Response Modifiers (BRM) - correct answer- This
treatment modifies patients biological response to tumor cells. It
is used to boost or restore the ability of immune system to fight
cancer and other infections.
Chemotherapy - correct answer- This type of cancer
treatment is trained to recognize rapidly dividing cells. (This
includes hair follicles and GI cells, which are also rapidly
dividing.) It is systemic and effects all body tissues. It can kill
metastatic cells.
, Chemotherapy Neurological System Effects - correct answer-
These effects are usually the result of the medication Vincristine
(Plant Alkaloid)
Chemotherapy Reproductive System Effects - correct answer-
This causes infertility. Patients should be encouraged to due egg
retrieval and place sperm in a bank. Also, encourage reliable
contraception.
Chemotherapy Types: Alkylating Agents - correct answer-
This is a type of chemotherapy that is considered Renal and
Ototoxic. It can cause seizures. Have the patient drink and void
frequently.
- Be concerned with Cystitis / pinkish urine
Chemotherapy Types: Antimetabolites - correct answer- This
is a type of chemotherapy that is considered renal and
hepatotoxic
Ex: Methotrexate
Chemotherapy Types: Antimiotic Agents/Plant Alkaloids -
correct answer- This is a type of chemotherapy that is
considered Neurotoxic and can cause parastesia.
