Which pathogen is the most likely cause for infection during the neutropenic period
following HSCT?
A. Cytomegalovirus
B. Eschericia coli
C. Aspergillus
D. Varicella zoster
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, B. Eschericia coli
Bacteria is the leading cause of neutropenic infections.
A patient with acute myeloid leukemia is receiving a preparative regimen that includes
busulfan and cyclophosphamide. Which of the following long term side effects should
be discussed?
A. Alopecia
B. Infertility
C. Pancytopenia
D. Chronic diarrhrea
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B. Infertility
Alkylating agents can cause infertility
A patient who received an allogeneic HSCT twelve years ago has been diagnosed
with non squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following does the nurse suspect
increased the risk of developing this secondary malignancy?
A. Female gender
B. History of radiation-containing conditioning regimen
C. Exposure to the Epstein Barr virus
D. Prior chemotherapy treatment with alkylating agents
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, B. History of radiation-containing conditioning regimen
Radiation can increase the chance of a secondary malignancy.
What is the first action the nurse should take when a patient reports that the IV site is
leaking during a chemotherapy infusion?
A. Obtain new order for resumption of chemotherapy
B. Don appropriate PPE
C. Post signs to warn others of the spill
D. Contact environmental services
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C. Post signs to warn others of the spill
The nurse must post signs immediately following a spill.
The pretransplant conditioning regimen is meant to:
A. decrease the risk of GVHD.
B. increase the engraftment rate.
C. create space in the bone marrow.
D. cause graft versus tumor effect.
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following HSCT?
A. Cytomegalovirus
B. Eschericia coli
C. Aspergillus
D. Varicella zoster
Give this one a try later!
, B. Eschericia coli
Bacteria is the leading cause of neutropenic infections.
A patient with acute myeloid leukemia is receiving a preparative regimen that includes
busulfan and cyclophosphamide. Which of the following long term side effects should
be discussed?
A. Alopecia
B. Infertility
C. Pancytopenia
D. Chronic diarrhrea
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B. Infertility
Alkylating agents can cause infertility
A patient who received an allogeneic HSCT twelve years ago has been diagnosed
with non squamous cell carcinoma. Which of the following does the nurse suspect
increased the risk of developing this secondary malignancy?
A. Female gender
B. History of radiation-containing conditioning regimen
C. Exposure to the Epstein Barr virus
D. Prior chemotherapy treatment with alkylating agents
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, B. History of radiation-containing conditioning regimen
Radiation can increase the chance of a secondary malignancy.
What is the first action the nurse should take when a patient reports that the IV site is
leaking during a chemotherapy infusion?
A. Obtain new order for resumption of chemotherapy
B. Don appropriate PPE
C. Post signs to warn others of the spill
D. Contact environmental services
Give this one a try later!
C. Post signs to warn others of the spill
The nurse must post signs immediately following a spill.
The pretransplant conditioning regimen is meant to:
A. decrease the risk of GVHD.
B. increase the engraftment rate.
C. create space in the bone marrow.
D. cause graft versus tumor effect.
Give this one a try later!
