Question 1

A patient is receiving alkylating drugs.Which signs may indicate an oncological emergency?

Accepted Answer

A) Cracked lips 
B) Temperature of 38.8°C 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Dry cough 
A) Cracked lips 
B) Temperature of 38.8°C 
C) Diarrhea 
D) Dry cough B

Question 2

Which is an adverse effect of estrogen receptor antagonists?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation and urinary changes 
B) Confusion and tachycardia 
C) Hot flashes and pharyngitis 
D) Weakness and hypoventilation 
A) Constipation and urinary changes 
B) Confusion and tachycardia 
C) Hot flashes and pharyngitis 
D) Weakness and hypoventilation C

Question 3

Patients receiving antineoplastic drugs should be advised to take which medication for minor aches and pains?

Accepted Answer

A) ibuprofen 
B) acetylsalicylic acid 
C) acetaminophen 
D) naproxen 
A) ibuprofen 
B) acetylsalicylic acid 
C) acetaminophen 
D) naproxen C

Question 4

Large,cumulative doses of doxorubicin (Adriamycin),a cytotoxic antibiotic,are known to cause which adverse effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Severe emesis 
B) Cardiomyopathy 
C) Lung disease 
D) Nephrotoxicity 
A) Severe emesis 
B) Cardiomyopathy 
C) Lung disease 
D) Nephrotoxicity

Question 5

Imatinib (Gleevec) is indicated as treatment for which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic myeloid leukemia 
B) Acute lymphocytic leukemia 
C) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 
D) Acute myeloid leukemia 
A) Chronic myeloid leukemia 
B) Acute lymphocytic leukemia 
C) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 
D) Acute myeloid leukemia

Question 6

A patient is receiving bicalutamide.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this hormonal antineoplastic drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to cardiotoxicity 
B) Disturbed sensory perception related to ototoxicity 
C) Activity intolerance related to anemia-induced fatigue 
D) Impaired urinary elimination pattern related to hyperuricemia 
A) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to cardiotoxicity 
B) Disturbed sensory perception related to ototoxicity 
C) Activity intolerance related to anemia-induced fatigue 
D) Impaired urinary elimination pattern related to hyperuricemia

Question 7

Alkylating drugs can have a profound effect on the patient's nutritional status.Which laboratory result will assist the nurse in determining the impact the drug has had on the patient's nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) White blood cell (WB
C)  count 
B) Platelet count 
C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels 
D) Serum albumin levels 
A) White blood cell (WB
C)  count 
B) Platelet count 
C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels 
D) Serum albumin levels

Exam 53: Antineoplastic Drugs Part 2: Cell Cycle–Nonspecific and Miscellaneous Drugs

A patient is receiving alkylating drugs.Which signs may indicate an oncological emergency?

Which is an adverse effect of estrogen receptor antagonists?

Patients receiving antineoplastic drugs should be advised to take which medication for minor aches and pains?

Large,cumulative doses of doxorubicin (Adriamycin),a cytotoxic antibiotic,are known to cause which adverse effect?

Imatinib (Gleevec) is indicated as treatment for which type of cancer?

A patient is receiving bicalutamide.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this hormonal antineoplastic drug?

Alkylating drugs can have a profound effect on the patient's nutritional status.Which laboratory result will assist the nurse in determining the impact the drug has had on the patient's nutritional status?

Nursing Practice in Canada and Drug Therapy

Pharmacological Principles

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Patient Focused Considerations

Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics

Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding

Patient Education and Drug Therapy

Over-the-Counter Drugs and Natural Health Products

Vitamins and Minerals

Principles of Drug Administration

Analgesic Drugs

General and Local Anaesthetics

Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants

Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs

Antiepileptic Drugs

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Substance Misuse

Adrenergic Drugs

Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs

Cholinergic Drugs

Cholinergic-Blocking Drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Antianginal Drugs

Heart Failure Drugs

Antidysrhythmic Drugs

Coagulation Modifier Drugs

Antilipemic Drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Fluids and Electrolytes

Pituitary Drugs

Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

Antidiabetic Drugs

Adrenal Drugs

Women’s Health Drugs

Men’s Health Drugs

Antihistamines,Decongestants,Antitussives,and Expectorants

Respiratory Drugs

Acid-Controlling Drugs

Antidiarrheal Drugs and Laxatives

Antiemetic and Anti-nausea Drugs

Nutritional Supplements

Antibiotics, Part 1: Sulfonamides, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Macrolides, and Tetracyclines

Antibiotics Part 2: Aminoglycosides, Fluoroquinolones, and Other Drugs

Antiviral Drugs

Antitubercular Drugs

Antifungal Drugs

Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Anthelmintic Drugs

Anti-Inflammatory and Antigout Drugs

Immunosuppressant Drugs

Immunizing Drugs and Pandemic Preparedness

Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle–Specific Drugs

Biological Response–Modifying Drugs

Anemia Drugs

Dermatological Drugs

Ophthalmic Drugs

Otic Drugs

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