RN ONCOLOGY A RELIAS A FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>

RN ONCOLOGY A RELIAS A FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;NEWEST VERSION&gt; 1. Most common type of cancer in adult men - ANSWER Prostate Lung Colon & rectum 2. Most common types of cancer in adult women - ANSWER Breast Lung Colon & rectum 3. Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer - ANSWER -weak or interrupted urine flow -difficulty starting or stopping the stream -frequent need to urinate -nocturia -hematuria -pain or burning with urination -low back pain, pelvis, or upper thighs -bone pain 4. Treatment for prostate cancer - ANSWER -surgery: prostatectomy. Bilateral orchiectomy -radiation -hormonal therapy -Chemotherapy 5. Roles of surgical oncology - ANSWER Diagnosis Staging Prevention Treatment 6. Post op care - ANSWER Control pain Prevent infection Monitor incision Monitor vitals Assess bladder and bowel functioning Maintain safety Patient education 7. Chemotherapy - ANSWER Primary treatment choice. Systemic treatment kills healthy cells as well as bad cells Goals of chemo:cure, control, palliation 8. Combination therapy - ANSWER Agents that differ in both cell specificity and toxicities are combined to maximize cell kill with minimal side effects. Two treatment done at the same time together 9. Adjuvant therapy - ANSWER Combining chemotherapy with other methods of treatment. In combination but not done at the same time 10. Major side effects of chemo drugs - ANSWER Myelosuppression N/V Fatigue Alopecia Stomatitis/mucositis Diarrhea 11. Radiation therapy - ANSWER Localized therapy that uses high energy ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells 12. Internal radiation - ANSWER "Afterload" Catheter place into tumor during surgery. After surgery, a radioactive "seed" is placed into the tumor via catheter, or can be oral medicine 13. Precautions with internal radiation - ANSWER Patient is considered radioactive while being treated. No pregnant women or children in room or near patient 14. Types of cancer pain - ANSWER Visceral Neuropathic Bone involvement Pain related to treatments Pain unrelated to treatments 15. Treatment for nausea/vomiting - ANSWER Antiemetics-zofran, kytril, prednisone, reglan Quiet environment Remove noxious smells Small frequent meals Avoid sweet, fried, or fatty foods Drink plenty of fluids 16. Treatments for fatigue - ANSWER Treat underlying cause Blood transfusion Appetite stimulants-megestrol Steroids Erythropoietin-for anemia Optimal pain management Antidepressants Routine periods of rest Increase protein ontake 17. Treatment of stomatitis/mucositis - ANSWER Prevention-drink Ice cold water Administration of antivirals, antifungals Swish & swallow Antiemetics Antidiarrheals Avoid alcohol, roughage, dairy products Iv nutrition Avoid OTC mouthwash 18. Treatment of diarrhea - ANSWER Determine and treat underlying cause Antibiotics Sandostatin Antidiarrheals Treatment dose adjustments 19. Treatment for bowel obstruction - ANSWER NG tube Rest the gut-TPN Maintain electrolyte balance Surgery 20. Leukopenia - ANSWER WBC less than 3000 21. Infection with leukopenia and neutropenia patients - ANSWER Fever is often the only sign Most common cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients 22. Neutropenia - ANSWER Absolute neutrophil count less than 2000. If under 1000, patient at extreme risk for infection 23. Anemia - ANSWER Hemoglobin less than 8 24. Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER Platelets under 100000 25. Factors in predicting potential for infection - ANSWER Lower ANC The longer ANC is low Corticosteroid therapy Hematological malignancies Loss of protective barriers 26. Clinical management-neutropenia - ANSWER HAND WASHING-most important intervention Watch for fever 38C 100.5F Complete diagnostic work up Neutropenic precautions Granulocyte colony stimulating factors-neupogen 27. Neutropenic precautions - ANSWER Reverse isolation Private room Limit visitors Avoid raw or uncooked meats or eggs, unpasteurized juice, beer, fresh fruits and veggies Avoid fresh flowers and plants Strict handwashing Gloves, gowns, masks may be indicated 28. Signs and symptoms of anemia - ANSWER Fatigue Dyspnea Chest pain Weakness Palpitations Syncope Headache Decreases cognition Pallor Systolic murmur (severe) 29. Clinical management-anemia - ANSWER Erythropoietin-used when hgb less than 10 Iron supplements Packed RBCs 30. Signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia - ANSWER Bruise Petechiae Epistaxis Oozing from gums Prolonged and/or heavy menses Melena Coffee ground Emesis Hematuria Frank bleeding from venipuncture sites or cuts Severe headache Blurred vision Disorientation