ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Oncologic
Emergencies) Exam Q&A 100%
Guaranteed Pass
Which of the following cancers is associated with the development of
disseminated intravascular coagulation?
Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast
Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple myeloma
Primary peritoneal carcinoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma - ✔✔Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the
breast
Answer: The incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated
mostly with mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate, lung, and breast.
Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic
emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 69.
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, Which of the following is released into the bloodstream in the event of tumor
lysis syndrome?
Uric acid
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium - ✔✔Uric acid
Answer: Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden release of cellular contents
in to the bloodstream resulting in elevated uric acid levels.
Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic
emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 440.
Which of the following classes of medication will most significantly increase the
risk for the development of a cytokine-release syndrome reaction?
Monoclonal antibodies
Taxanes
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Emergencies) Exam Q&A 100%
Guaranteed Pass
Which of the following cancers is associated with the development of
disseminated intravascular coagulation?
Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast
Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple myeloma
Primary peritoneal carcinoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma - ✔✔Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the
breast
Answer: The incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated
mostly with mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate, lung, and breast.
Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic
emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 69.
Page 1 of 15
©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
, Which of the following is released into the bloodstream in the event of tumor
lysis syndrome?
Uric acid
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium - ✔✔Uric acid
Answer: Tumor lysis syndrome is a massive, sudden release of cellular contents
in to the bloodstream resulting in elevated uric acid levels.
Reference: Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2013). Understanding and managing oncologic
emergencies: A resource for nurses (2nd ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing
Society, p. 440.
Which of the following classes of medication will most significantly increase the
risk for the development of a cytokine-release syndrome reaction?
Monoclonal antibodies
Taxanes
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