Oncology Exam Questions and Answers |Complete Solutions Graded A+ |100% Correct
what are symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome facial edema, SOB, neck vein
distention, plethora (flushing),
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of vena cava syndrome maintain airway, give
02
what are the symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome dehydration, initial hyperkalemia
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome give fluids and
allopurinal
what are the symptoms of sepsis Symptoms include fever, difficulty breathing, low blood
pressure, fast heart rate, and mental confusion.
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of sepsis intravenous antibiotics
what are the symptoms of CHF increasing SOB, weight gain
CHF a side effect of what chemo medication adriamycin
what are symptoms of pleural effusion SOB, dyspnea on exertion, quiet lung sounds
how is pleural effusion treated thoracentesis to remove excess fluid or pleurodesis to make
linings stick together leaving no space for fluid to enter into
what is pleural effusion A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the
chest.
,what chemo complication manifests as a clot formation venous thrombosis
what should a nurse do to treat venous thrombosis give heparin/coumadin
what are symptoms of anaphylaxis rash, difficulty breathing
how should a nurse treat anaphylaxis have emergency equipment available, give benadryl/
epinephrine
what are symptoms of GI obstruction distended abdomen, N/V,
how is GI obstruction treated probable surgery
what are the symptoms of ascites distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, peripheral
edema
how is ascites treated paracentesis
what is paracentesis Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted
into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid
what does cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) do it interferes with DNA replication and RNA
transcription, ultimately disrupting protein synthesis
what is hemorrhagic cystitis is the sudden onset of hematuria combined with bladder pain
and irritative bladder symptoms.
,is cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) cell cycle specific no it is cell cycle non specific
what drug type is cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) it is an antineoplastic , immunosuppressant,
alkylating agent
what does alkylating agent mean a substance that has mutagenic activity (changes the
genetic material) that inhibits cell division and growth
what kinds of cancers can cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) be used on multiple myeloma, lupus,
RA (BOLUKE)
what kinds of cancers can Bleomycin be used on testicular, squamous cell, non hodgkins
(HODGKINS)
what kinds of cancers can vincristine (Oncovin) be used on (BOLLUKE and HODGKINS)
what kinds of cancers can doxorubicin (Adriamycin) be used on colon plus (BL and Luke)
what kinds of cancers can cisplatin (Platinol) be used on metastatic testicular tumor and
metastatic ovarian tumor off label use for carcinoma of endometrium of bladder, head and
neck
what kinds of cancers can 5 fluorouracil be used on colon, rectal, stomach, pancreatic, skin
(gI cancers)
why does cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) cause hemorrhagic cystitis as cancer cells break
down, by products can cause irritation in lining of bladder
, will irritation of lining of bladder caused by cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) affect platelet count
no it is an irritation
why should you give cyclophosphamide early because nurse is going to give
cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) with alot of fluids and patient is going to be going to bathroom
alot
what should nurse monitor in a patient taking cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) I/O because
nurse is going to encourage liberal fluid intake
what cancer do we use cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) on most breast cancer
what should nurse assess for in 5 FU low blood counts due to BMD, mucositis,diarrhea
what can happen if BMD occurs with 5 FU portal for infection
what should nurse do to decrease diarrhea stools in patients taking 5 FU get doctor to
prescribe Imodium
what does Imodium do It works by slowing down the movement of the gut .This decreases
the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery
what should nurse do in order to help patient with mucositis irritations high protein, low
fiber diet, no spicy, no salt, no crunchy foods and encourage bland diet
why is adriamycin so awful because it can cause CHF even if patient was normal before
taking this chemo drug
what are symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome facial edema, SOB, neck vein
distention, plethora (flushing),
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of vena cava syndrome maintain airway, give
02
what are the symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome dehydration, initial hyperkalemia
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome give fluids and
allopurinal
what are the symptoms of sepsis Symptoms include fever, difficulty breathing, low blood
pressure, fast heart rate, and mental confusion.
what should a nurse do to alleviate symptoms of sepsis intravenous antibiotics
what are the symptoms of CHF increasing SOB, weight gain
CHF a side effect of what chemo medication adriamycin
what are symptoms of pleural effusion SOB, dyspnea on exertion, quiet lung sounds
how is pleural effusion treated thoracentesis to remove excess fluid or pleurodesis to make
linings stick together leaving no space for fluid to enter into
what is pleural effusion A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the
chest.
,what chemo complication manifests as a clot formation venous thrombosis
what should a nurse do to treat venous thrombosis give heparin/coumadin
what are symptoms of anaphylaxis rash, difficulty breathing
how should a nurse treat anaphylaxis have emergency equipment available, give benadryl/
epinephrine
what are symptoms of GI obstruction distended abdomen, N/V,
how is GI obstruction treated probable surgery
what are the symptoms of ascites distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, peripheral
edema
how is ascites treated paracentesis
what is paracentesis Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted
into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid
what does cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) do it interferes with DNA replication and RNA
transcription, ultimately disrupting protein synthesis
what is hemorrhagic cystitis is the sudden onset of hematuria combined with bladder pain
and irritative bladder symptoms.
,is cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) cell cycle specific no it is cell cycle non specific
what drug type is cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) it is an antineoplastic , immunosuppressant,
alkylating agent
what does alkylating agent mean a substance that has mutagenic activity (changes the
genetic material) that inhibits cell division and growth
what kinds of cancers can cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) be used on multiple myeloma, lupus,
RA (BOLUKE)
what kinds of cancers can Bleomycin be used on testicular, squamous cell, non hodgkins
(HODGKINS)
what kinds of cancers can vincristine (Oncovin) be used on (BOLLUKE and HODGKINS)
what kinds of cancers can doxorubicin (Adriamycin) be used on colon plus (BL and Luke)
what kinds of cancers can cisplatin (Platinol) be used on metastatic testicular tumor and
metastatic ovarian tumor off label use for carcinoma of endometrium of bladder, head and
neck
what kinds of cancers can 5 fluorouracil be used on colon, rectal, stomach, pancreatic, skin
(gI cancers)
why does cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) cause hemorrhagic cystitis as cancer cells break
down, by products can cause irritation in lining of bladder
, will irritation of lining of bladder caused by cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) affect platelet count
no it is an irritation
why should you give cyclophosphamide early because nurse is going to give
cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) with alot of fluids and patient is going to be going to bathroom
alot
what should nurse monitor in a patient taking cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) I/O because
nurse is going to encourage liberal fluid intake
what cancer do we use cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) on most breast cancer
what should nurse assess for in 5 FU low blood counts due to BMD, mucositis,diarrhea
what can happen if BMD occurs with 5 FU portal for infection
what should nurse do to decrease diarrhea stools in patients taking 5 FU get doctor to
prescribe Imodium
what does Imodium do It works by slowing down the movement of the gut .This decreases
the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery
what should nurse do in order to help patient with mucositis irritations high protein, low
fiber diet, no spicy, no salt, no crunchy foods and encourage bland diet
why is adriamycin so awful because it can cause CHF even if patient was normal before
taking this chemo drug
