BMTCN Practice Test A fully solved graded A+

BMTCN Practice Test A Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogenic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - correct answer C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - correct answer A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis obliterans. Which of the following medications is a chemokine antagonist that is used for stem cell mobilization? A. Plerixafor B. Filgrastim C. Erythropoietin D. Sargramostim - correct answer A. Plerixafor is the first chemokine antagonist for stem cell mobilization. Which of the following immunizations should an asplenic child who had a transplant receive? A. Tetanus B. Cytomegalovirus C. Pneumococcal D. Varicella - correct answer C. Asplenic children should receive a pneumococcal immunization after a transplant. Why is the additive DMSO used during stem cell processing? A. Prevents cell damage during the freezing and thawing of autologous stem cells. B. Facilitates purging of malignant cells in autologous transplants C. Prevents GVHD by removing cytokines from mismatched stem cells D. Prevents coagulation in bags of unrelated fresh bone marrow and stem cells - correct answer A. DMSO is an additive used to prevent damage to cells during freezing or thawing. How many days should lapse between dental extraction and the start of conditioning? A. 28 to 30 days B. 10 to 14 days C. 5 to 7 days D. 18 to 21 days - correct answer B. In order to prevent potential complications, dental extraction and healing should be complete 10 to 14 days prior to beginning a conditioning regimen or transplantation. Immunoglobulins are secreted by which type of cell? A. Natural Killer B. Megakaryocyte C. B-Lymphocyte D. T-Lymphocyte - correct answer C. B-Lymphocytes synthesize and secrete immunoglobulins. What is a female patient experiencing who begins to have a dense, coarse, and excessive hair growth on the face, neck, and chest after taking vincristine? A. Hirsutism B. Paronychia C. Trichomegaly D. Hyperpigmentation - correct answer A. Hirsutism is the term for abnormal hair growth that follows a number of chemotherapy drugs. How should the healthcare team address the psychosocial needs of transplant patients and caregivers?