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

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Chronic myeloid leukemia

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Cardiomyopathy

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

acetaminophen

Question 4

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?

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

Question 5

Which is an adverse effect of estrogen receptor antagonists?

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

Question 6

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

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

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

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