ONCC oncology nursing certification EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE!!!!

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ONS 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (9E3A5)
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QUESTION 1 zm




A premenopausal patient with metastatic breast cancer is receiving letrozole. Which o
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ther medication is also expected to be prescribed for ovarian ablation?
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a. degarelix
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b. exemestane
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c. goserelin
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d. tamoxifen
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ANSWER

c. goserelin Concomitant ovarian ablation with a luteinizing hormone-
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releasing hormone agonist therapy, such as goserelin, is recommended in the adjuvant, recurrent, or
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mmetastatic settings for women with breast cancer who are premenopausal.
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QUESTION 2 zm




A patient with an insulinoma would be most likely to experience which of the followi
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ng signs and symptoms?
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a. hypoK, aclorhydria, vasoconstriction
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b. glucose interolerance, diarrhea, anemia
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c. abd pain, reflux, vit b6 deficiency
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d. hypoglycemia, confusion, vision changes
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ANSWER

d. hypoglycemia, confusion, vision changes
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QUESTION 3 zm




4. A patient with esophageal cancer reports cramping and diarrhea after eating meals.
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What should the nurse recommend?
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a. chewing thoroughly
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b. drinking at least 20oz of water during meals
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, c. decreasing dietary protein intake
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d. eating small, freqeunt meals
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ANSWER

d. eating small, freqeunt meals aka prevent dumping syndrome
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QUESTION 4 zm




5. What is the absolute neutrophil count for a patient who has a white blood cell coun
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t of 500/mm3 with 32% polysegmented neutrophils and 7% bands?
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a. 100/mm3
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b. 125/mm3
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c. 195/mm3
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d. 223/mm3
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ANSWER

c. 195/mm3 The absolute neutrophil count can be calculated by adding polysegmented neutrophils a
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nd bands, converting to a percentage, and multiplying by the white blood cell count (0.32 +0.07 = 0.
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39) x 500 = 195/mm3.
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QUESTION 5 zm




6. A patient with cancer receiving palliative services reports poor sleep, fatigue, and fr
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equently feeling worried. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed
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for the patient?
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a. miratazapine
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b. diphenhydramine
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c. citalopram
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d. methylphenidate
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ANSWER

c. citalopram The symptoms described are consistent with generalized anxiety. Selective serotonin re
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uptake inhibitors, such as citalopram, are considered first-
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line for the management of generalized anxiety disorder.
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QUESTION 6 zm




7. The nurse is assessing a patient with an ileostomy. The peristomal skin is erythema
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tous, excoriated, and bleeding. Which of the following complications should the nurse
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a. stenosis requiring revision
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b. improper pouch fit
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c. increased output over baseline
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d. allergy to device
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