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NUR 208/ NUR208 Exam 3 (2025/ 2026
Update) | Questions & Answers| Grade A|
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
1. A patient who is receiving methotrexate is also receiving
leucovorin. The nurse understands that this drug is being given
for which reason?
A. Counteract effects of methotrexate
B. Synergistic effect on the cancer cells
C. Relief of nausea and vomiting
D. Reduction of renal toxicity risk: A. Counteract the effects of
methotrexate
2. When describing the various effects of antineoplastic
agents, the nurse explains
that antineoplastic drugs primarily affect human cells that are
rapidly multiplying,
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going through the cell cycle quickly. The nurse would identify
which cells as an example?
A. Skin
B. Breast
C. Testicles
D. Ovaries: A. Skin
3. The nurse may be asked to administer which medications to
a client to counteract the increase in uric acid and subsequent
hyperuricemia resulting from the metabolic waste buildup from
rapid tumor lysis?
A. allopurinol
B. amifostine
C. mesna
D. leucovorin: A. allopurinol
4. A client with a diagnosis of bladder cancer is started on a
chemotherapeutic regimen that includes three agents. What is the
rationale for using multiple antineoplastic agents?
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A. The use of three agents decreases the development of cell
resistance.
B. The use of three agents increases the length of treatment.
C. The use of three agents increases the quantity of one of the
agents.
D. The use of three agents decreases the adverse effects: A. The
use of three agents decreases the development of cell resistance.
5. A patient having chemotherapy is losing her hair. She asks the
nurse if her hair will come back as it originally was. What is the
best response by the nurse?
A. "I think you have more to worry about than if you have hair.
You can buy a wig."
B. "Your hair will grow back, but the new hair may be a different
color or texture."
C. "Your hair will grow back, but it will be very thin and straight."
D. "Your hair may not grow back, but we can refer you to a wig
specialist.": B.
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"Your hair will grow back, but the new hair may be a different color or
texture."
6. A 25-year-old female client is prescribed methotrexate to treat
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse should teach the client to: A.
use an effective contraceptive.
B. drink milk with the
medication. C. expect a
mild rash and itching.
D. take a pain reliever for sore throat.: A. use an effective
contraceptive.
7. A client on the oncology unit has begun chemotherapy with a
regimen that includes bendamustine. The client has begun to
experience alopecia. The nurse should prioritize assessments
related to what potential nursing diagnosis?
A. Disturbed body image
B.Ineffective thermoregulation
C. Impaired tissue integrity
D. Hypothermia: A. Disturbed body image
NUR 208
NUR 208
NUR 208/ NUR208 Exam 3 (2025/ 2026
Update) | Questions & Answers| Grade A|
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
1. A patient who is receiving methotrexate is also receiving
leucovorin. The nurse understands that this drug is being given
for which reason?
A. Counteract effects of methotrexate
B. Synergistic effect on the cancer cells
C. Relief of nausea and vomiting
D. Reduction of renal toxicity risk: A. Counteract the effects of
methotrexate
2. When describing the various effects of antineoplastic
agents, the nurse explains
that antineoplastic drugs primarily affect human cells that are
rapidly multiplying,
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going through the cell cycle quickly. The nurse would identify
which cells as an example?
A. Skin
B. Breast
C. Testicles
D. Ovaries: A. Skin
3. The nurse may be asked to administer which medications to
a client to counteract the increase in uric acid and subsequent
hyperuricemia resulting from the metabolic waste buildup from
rapid tumor lysis?
A. allopurinol
B. amifostine
C. mesna
D. leucovorin: A. allopurinol
4. A client with a diagnosis of bladder cancer is started on a
chemotherapeutic regimen that includes three agents. What is the
rationale for using multiple antineoplastic agents?
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A. The use of three agents decreases the development of cell
resistance.
B. The use of three agents increases the length of treatment.
C. The use of three agents increases the quantity of one of the
agents.
D. The use of three agents decreases the adverse effects: A. The
use of three agents decreases the development of cell resistance.
5. A patient having chemotherapy is losing her hair. She asks the
nurse if her hair will come back as it originally was. What is the
best response by the nurse?
A. "I think you have more to worry about than if you have hair.
You can buy a wig."
B. "Your hair will grow back, but the new hair may be a different
color or texture."
C. "Your hair will grow back, but it will be very thin and straight."
D. "Your hair may not grow back, but we can refer you to a wig
specialist.": B.
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"Your hair will grow back, but the new hair may be a different color or
texture."
6. A 25-year-old female client is prescribed methotrexate to treat
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse should teach the client to: A.
use an effective contraceptive.
B. drink milk with the
medication. C. expect a
mild rash and itching.
D. take a pain reliever for sore throat.: A. use an effective
contraceptive.
7. A client on the oncology unit has begun chemotherapy with a
regimen that includes bendamustine. The client has begun to
experience alopecia. The nurse should prioritize assessments
related to what potential nursing diagnosis?
A. Disturbed body image
B.Ineffective thermoregulation
C. Impaired tissue integrity
D. Hypothermia: A. Disturbed body image
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