NURS 405 Midterm Quizzes (with Complete Solutions)

The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? A. increased white blood cells B. increased calcium levels C. decreased BUN level D. decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow correct answers B. increased calcium levels A patient is admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to note specifically in the patient? A. weakness B. fatigue C. weight gain D. enlarged lymph nodes correct answers D. enlarged lymph nodes A patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma and asks the nurse about it. The nurse bases the response on which description of this disorder? A. malignant proliferation of plasma cells within the bone B. altered red blood cell production C. Malignant exacerbation in the number of leukocytes D. altered production of lymph cells from lymph nodes correct answers A. malignant proliferation of plasma cells within the bone The nurse is aware that a major difference between Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is that: A. Hodgkin's lymphoma is considered potentially curable Hodgkin's lymphoma only occurs in young adults B. Hodgkin's lymphoma is considered potentially curable C. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can manifest in multiple areas D. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is treated only with radiation therapy correct answers C. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can manifest in multiple areas Multiple drugs are often used in combinations to treat leukemia and lymphoma because a. there are fewer toxic and side effects. b. the chance that one drug will be effective is increased. c. the drugs are more effective without causing side effects. d. the drugs work by different mechanisms to maximize killing of malignant cells. correct answers D. the drugs work by different mechanisms to maximize killing of cancer cells According to a staging classification of Hodgkin's disease, which of the following criteria reflects Stage III? A. involvement of single lymph node region or structure B. involvement of lymph node regions or structures on both sides of the diaphragm C. involvement of two or more lymph node regions or structures