1. The process of cancerous cells exhibiting a loss of cellular differentiation and
organization leading to a loss of their ability to function normally is called what?
A) Anaplasia
B) Angiogenesis
C) Autonomy
D) Metastasis
Ans: A
Oncology
2. The mitotic inhibitors interfere with the ability of a cell to divide and they block or alter
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, thus causing cell death. What is important for
the nurse to remember when administering these drugs?
A) The nurse should encourage the patient to eat six small meals a day.
B) The nurse should avoid any skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with the drug.
C) The nurse should avoid using a distal vein.
D) The nurse should check for extravasation when the infusion is over.
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Ans: B
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3. A nurse is preparing an antineoplastic agent for a 9-year-old cancer patient. Before
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administering an antineoplastic agent, what is the nurse's priority action?
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Wash his or her hands.
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B) Identify the child by checking the arm band and asking him or her to state his or
her name.
C) Ensure a quiet environment so the patient can sleep during administration of the
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drug.
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D) Check laboratory studies to determine most recent measures of bone marrow
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function.
Ans: D
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4. A patient with leukemia receives rasburicase (Elitek) before administering
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chemotherapy. What is the nurse's priority assessment after administration of this
medication?
A) Blood glucose levels
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B) Serum potassium levels
C) Serum calcium levels
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D) Uric acid levels
Ans: D
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5. The nurse is caring for a patient at risk of severe-to-fatal interstitial lung disease. What
antineoplastic agent is the nurse administering that carries this risk?
A) Valrubicin (Valstar)
B) Erlotinib (Tarceva)
C) Histrelin acetate (Vantas)
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, D) Triptorelin pamoate (Trelstar Depot)
Ans: B
6. The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of
the pancreas. What antineoplastic does the nurse suspect the patient will receive?
A) Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
B) Daunorubicin (DaunoXome)
C) Idarubicin (Idamycin)
D) Mitomycin (Mutamycin)
Ans: D
7. The nurse is caring for a patient receiving cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). What is the
priority nursing action for this patient?
A) Monitor urinalysis results.
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B) Provide small, frequent meals.
C) Administer an antiemetic when needed.
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D) Provide oral care.
Ans: A
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8. A 42-year-old woman with breast cancer has had a radical mastectomy. She will have
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radiation therapy and then begin chemotherapy. Drug therapy will consist of a
combination of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel. What will the nurse
include in her teaching plan concerning the drug therapy?
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A) Stay on a low-fat diet during the course of the drug therapy.
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B) Take special care when shaving or when brushing her teeth.
vi y re
C) Continue to go to church or to the mall just as she did before the diagnosis of
cancer.
D) Stay in bed 2 days after each administration.
Ans: B
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9. The nurse should exercise caution when administering antimetabolites to a patient
diagnosed with what?
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A) Bone marrow suppression
B) Diabetes mellitus
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C) Hypertension
D) Seizure activity
Ans: A
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10. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a combination of antineoplastic agents.
The patient will most likely lose his or her hair. Why would the nurse suggest that he or
she get a wig or use appropriate head cover?
A) People may be uncomfortable seeing his or her bald head.
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organization leading to a loss of their ability to function normally is called what?
A) Anaplasia
B) Angiogenesis
C) Autonomy
D) Metastasis
Ans: A
Oncology
2. The mitotic inhibitors interfere with the ability of a cell to divide and they block or alter
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, thus causing cell death. What is important for
the nurse to remember when administering these drugs?
A) The nurse should encourage the patient to eat six small meals a day.
B) The nurse should avoid any skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with the drug.
C) The nurse should avoid using a distal vein.
D) The nurse should check for extravasation when the infusion is over.
m
er as
Ans: B
co
eH w
3. A nurse is preparing an antineoplastic agent for a 9-year-old cancer patient. Before
o.
administering an antineoplastic agent, what is the nurse's priority action?
A) rs e
Wash his or her hands.
ou urc
B) Identify the child by checking the arm band and asking him or her to state his or
her name.
C) Ensure a quiet environment so the patient can sleep during administration of the
o
drug.
aC s
D) Check laboratory studies to determine most recent measures of bone marrow
vi y re
function.
Ans: D
ed d
4. A patient with leukemia receives rasburicase (Elitek) before administering
ar stu
chemotherapy. What is the nurse's priority assessment after administration of this
medication?
A) Blood glucose levels
is
B) Serum potassium levels
C) Serum calcium levels
Th
D) Uric acid levels
Ans: D
sh
5. The nurse is caring for a patient at risk of severe-to-fatal interstitial lung disease. What
antineoplastic agent is the nurse administering that carries this risk?
A) Valrubicin (Valstar)
B) Erlotinib (Tarceva)
C) Histrelin acetate (Vantas)
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, D) Triptorelin pamoate (Trelstar Depot)
Ans: B
6. The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of
the pancreas. What antineoplastic does the nurse suspect the patient will receive?
A) Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
B) Daunorubicin (DaunoXome)
C) Idarubicin (Idamycin)
D) Mitomycin (Mutamycin)
Ans: D
7. The nurse is caring for a patient receiving cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). What is the
priority nursing action for this patient?
A) Monitor urinalysis results.
m
er as
B) Provide small, frequent meals.
C) Administer an antiemetic when needed.
co
eH w
D) Provide oral care.
Ans: A
o.
rs e
8. A 42-year-old woman with breast cancer has had a radical mastectomy. She will have
ou urc
radiation therapy and then begin chemotherapy. Drug therapy will consist of a
combination of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel. What will the nurse
include in her teaching plan concerning the drug therapy?
o
A) Stay on a low-fat diet during the course of the drug therapy.
aC s
B) Take special care when shaving or when brushing her teeth.
vi y re
C) Continue to go to church or to the mall just as she did before the diagnosis of
cancer.
D) Stay in bed 2 days after each administration.
Ans: B
ed d
ar stu
9. The nurse should exercise caution when administering antimetabolites to a patient
diagnosed with what?
is
A) Bone marrow suppression
B) Diabetes mellitus
Th
C) Hypertension
D) Seizure activity
Ans: A
sh
10. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a combination of antineoplastic agents.
The patient will most likely lose his or her hair. Why would the nurse suggest that he or
she get a wig or use appropriate head cover?
A) People may be uncomfortable seeing his or her bald head.
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