NURS505 Exam 5 PrepU Questions CH 56

A patient will be receiving floxuridine (FUDR) for treatment of colorectal cancer that has metastasized to the liver. What will the patient require prior to administration? a. a hepatic arterial pump for instillation b. a chest tube for instillation c. an intravenous central line d. an epidural catheter

a. a hepatic arterial pump for instillation

A patient with rhabdomyosarcoma has been admitted for chemotherapy with Vincristine. While preparing a plan of care for this patient, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis to use? a. risk for injury b. risk for bleeding due to possible hemorrhagic cystitis c. risk of infection related to possible nosocomial infection d. altered body image due to severe fluid retention

a. risk for injury

Mr. Melika is treated with high-dose chemotherapy after a radical prostatectomy. What term would best describe this type of therapy? a. induction therapy b. adjuvant therapy c. maintenance therapy d. consolidation therapy

b. adjuvant therapy

The oncology nurse is educating the patient receiving 5-fluorouricil (5-FU) about strategies to reduce the effects of photosensitivity. What are some of the strategies that this patient may use? (Select all that apply.) a. it is alright to be in the sun without sunscreen on a cloudy day b. wear protective clothing year round c. you should use sunscreen in the spring and summer months d. apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 e. you can wear white clothing without sunscreen because it repels the sun's rays.

b. wear protective clothing year round d. apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15

Which of the following is an example of an antineoplastic drug that interferes with amino acid production in the S phase and the formation of microtubules in the M phase? a. Etoposide (Toposar) b. Irinotecan (Camptosar) c. Teniposide (Vumon) d. Vinblastine (Velban)

d. Vinblastine (Velban)

The pathophysiology instructor is discussing neoplasms with the pre-nursing students. The instructor explains that the effects of neoplasms are caused by: a. overgrowth of tumor cells b. metastasis c. enzymes that generate blood vessels d. invading healthy tissue.

d. invading healthy tissue.

A patient is having an intrapleural instillation of a chemotherapeutic agent. What does the oncology nurse need to monitor prior to instillation of the medication? a. assess the patient for a headache b. monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding c. monitor for signs and symptoms of infection d. monitor for complete drainage from the pleural cavity before instillation of the drug

d. monitor for complete drainage from the pleural cavity before instillation of the drug

A client has been started on vincristine as part of treatment for cancer. What factor will the nurse need to assess with regard to interactions with this medication? a. alcohol intake b. cigarette smoking c. exposure to sunlight d. sensory, motor, and perceptual functions

d. sensory, motor, and perceptual functions

An antineoplastic extravasates, and the antidote is administered. The nurse would apply warmth to the site if extravasation involved which drug? a. dactinomycin b. doxorubicin c. mechlorethamine d. teniposide

d. teniposide