ONCC OCN PRACTICE TESTS REVIEW
Questions and Answers
1. Cisplatin can result in:: nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
2. hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening?:
rupture of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with
Xeloda/Capecitabine)
3. which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a
malignancy?: prostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of prostate
cancer
4. refractory platelets are due to what?: development of antibodies against donor
types
5. HLA matched platelets means...: the number of antibodies is decreased
6. which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the
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, brain?: -
melanoma
7. satiety definition: the feeling of being full
8. early satiety can be helped by:: increasing the amount of fats consumed
9. early satiety is NOT helped by: drinking
excess fluids giving an appetite stimulant
10. how many criteria must be met for home care to be
reimbursed by medicare?: 5 things?
11. these 5 things are:: 1) patient is home bound
2) plan of care in place
3) need for skilled service
4) service is part time (< 28 hours per week)
5) services are reasonable for the patient
12. what is an IV infusion "flare?": blotchiness or red streaks along the vein without
swelling or pain; usually itchy
13. what is Reiki therapy?: energy therapy where the patient is not touched, can
supposedly help with pain control
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Questions and Answers
1. Cisplatin can result in:: nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
2. hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening?:
rupture of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with
Xeloda/Capecitabine)
3. which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a
malignancy?: prostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of prostate
cancer
4. refractory platelets are due to what?: development of antibodies against donor
types
5. HLA matched platelets means...: the number of antibodies is decreased
6. which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the
1/
8
, brain?: -
melanoma
7. satiety definition: the feeling of being full
8. early satiety can be helped by:: increasing the amount of fats consumed
9. early satiety is NOT helped by: drinking
excess fluids giving an appetite stimulant
10. how many criteria must be met for home care to be
reimbursed by medicare?: 5 things?
11. these 5 things are:: 1) patient is home bound
2) plan of care in place
3) need for skilled service
4) service is part time (< 28 hours per week)
5) services are reasonable for the patient
12. what is an IV infusion "flare?": blotchiness or red streaks along the vein without
swelling or pain; usually itchy
13. what is Reiki therapy?: energy therapy where the patient is not touched, can
supposedly help with pain control
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8
