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The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication?

Calcium level

The nurse is providing care for a client with a diagnosis of germ cell cancer of the testes who has been prescribed ifosfamide. The nurse anticipates that the client will also be prescribed which additional antineoplastic medication?

Mesna

Exemestane 25 mg orally daily is prescribed for a client with advanced breast cancer. When reinforcing instructions to the client about the medication, which time does the nurse tell the client to take the medication?

After a meal

A client with advanced ovarian cancer is being treated with paclitaxel. The nurse monitors the client closely for which side effect of the medication?

Bradycardia

Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse assists in planning care, knowing that which is the primary action of this medication?

Compete with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.

Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse understands that which is the primary action of this medication?

Compete with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.

The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which adverse effect is specific to this medication?

Extremity numbness

A client with cancer has received a course of chemotherapy with fluorouracil. The nurse should plan to reinforce which instructions?

"Do not get any immunizations without primary health care provider approval."

A client with bladder cancer is receiving cisplatin and vincristine. The nurse plans care, knowing that which is the purpose of administering both of these medications?

Decrease medication resistance and reduce medication toxicity

Megestrol acetate, an antineoplastic medication, is prescribed for the client with metastatic endometrial carcinoma. The nurse reviews the client's history and contacts the registered nurse if which diagnosis is documented in the client's history?

Thrombophlebitis

A client with carcinoma of the breast is admitted to the hospital for treatment with intravenous vincristine. The client tells the nurse that she has been told by her friends that she is going to lose all her hair. After offering an open-ended question in reply, the client expresses how she feels. The nurse then gives the client information. The nurse makes which appropriate response to the client?

"Hair loss may occur, and it will grow back, but it may have a different color or texture."

A client with breast cancer has been given a prescription for cyclophosphamide. The nurse determines that the client understands the proper use of the medication if the client makes which statements? Select all that apply.

"I will increase fluid intake to 2 to 3 L/day." "I will observe my urine carefully for signs of bleeding."

A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia is being administered finasteride. Which information should be included in the plan of care?

A pregnant caregiver should not be exposed to the crushed tablets of finasteride.

Which information should the nurse provide to the client who will be receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin? Select all that apply.

Alopecia can occur. Cardiotoxicity can occur. Urine and sweat may turn red. The medication is administered by the intravenous route. Promptly report any signs of bleeding to the primary health care provider.

A client with breast cancer is being treated with cyclophosphamide. The nurse plans care, knowing that this medication fits which classification?

Cell cycle phase nonspecific

The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed? Select all that apply.

Chest x-ray Pulmonary function studies

The client with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is receiving daunorubicin. Which sign/symptom should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a toxic effect related to the medication?

Crackles on auscultation of the lungs

Capecitabine is prescribed for a client with metastatic breast cancer. The nurse reinforces information to the client about the medication including what frequent side effect?

Diarrhea

The nurse is caring for a child who is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia and prepares to address which expected needs of this client? Select all that apply.

Fatigue Easy bruising Possible infections

A client is scheduled to receive chemotherapy with a group of medications, one of which is asparaginase. The nurse anticipates that this medication should be removed from the regimen after noting which findings in the client's medical record? Select all that apply.

History of pancreatitis Significantly elevated serum amylase

The nurse tells a client with leukemia that allopurinol has been added to the medication list. The client is currently receiving busulfan. When the client asks the purpose of the new medication, the nurse responds that allopurinol is intended to prevent which complication?

Hyperuricemia

A client with carcinoma is admitted to the hospital for a chemotherapy treatment with intravenous bleomycin sulfate. The plan of care mentions observing for interstitial pneumonitis as the priority of care. Which finding most closely correlates to symptoms of interstitial pneumonitis and requires reporting?

Lung wheezing and shortness of breath

The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide and the nurse is assisting with caring for the client during administration. The client gets up to use the bathroom and is dizzy and very weak. The nurse understands these symptoms are likely as a result of which side/adverse effect that is specifically associated with this medication?

Orthostatic hypotension

The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be receiving asparaginase, an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which is documented in the client's history?

Pancreatitis

A client with lung cancer is receiving a high dose of methotrexate. Leucovorin is also prescribed. The nurse who is assisting in planning care for the client understands that administering the leucovorin with methotrexate is for which purpose?

Preserve normal cells

A client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia has been prescribed asparaginase. Which finding represents possible medication toxicity?

Prolonged blood clotting times

Docetaxel is prescribed for a client with metastatic breast cancer. In addition, dexamethasone is prescribed to be administered before initiation of the docetaxel. What is the rationale for the addition of dexamethasone to the treatment plan that the nurse should explain to the client?

Reduces the severity of fluid retention

The nurse is helping prepare instructions for a client who has developed stomatitis following the administration of a course of antineoplastic medications. Which instructions should the nurse suggest to include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

Rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline. Nystatin should be prescribed if the client has areas of thrush. Offer foods and liquids that are neutral in taste and are neither hot nor cold.

A client with acute nonlymphocytic anemia receives treatment with cytarabine. The nurse reinforces medication instructions to the client and tells the client that it is important to report which adverse effect to the primary health care provider?

Sore throat

Anastrozole is prescribed for a postmenopausal client with breast cancer. The nurse assists in developing a plan of care for the client and suggests monitoring the client closely for which adverse effect of this medication?

Thromboembolism

A client diagnosed with testicular cancer is prescribed cisplatin. The nurse should monitor for which toxic effect of this medication?

Tinnitus

The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan. Which laboratory value should the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this medication?

Uric acid level

The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy and determines that the client has developed myelosuppression. Which laboratory value would support the client's diagnosis of myelosuppression?

Hemoglobin 9.4 g/dL, hematocrit 26%

The nurse is reinforcing medication instructions to a client with breast cancer who is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

Increase fluid intake to 2000 to 3000 mL daily.

The nurse is analyzing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received a regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse note as a result of the massive cell destruction that occurred from the chemotherapy?

Increased uric acid level

Letrozole is prescribed for a postmenopausal client with advanced breast cancer. Which side effect of this medication should the nurse reinforce in the instructions to the client?

Leg pain

The nurse admitting a client to the hospital is reviewing the client's history and medications taken at home. Which condition in the client's history is being treated with tamoxifen citrate?

Metastatic breast cancer

A client with cancer is receiving daunorubicin intravenously. The nurse assigned to assist in caring for the client monitors for which commonly expected side effect?

Nausea and vomiting

A client undergoing chemotherapy with intravenous vincristine sulfate has been given information about the treatment. The nurse determines that the client has adequate understanding if the client identifies which sign or symptom as a potential adverse/side effect of the medication?

Numbness in the feet

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client receiving chemotherapy for cancer. The nurse reports which abnormal result to the primary health care provider?

Platelet count, 40,000 mm3

A client with cancer is receiving cisplatin. Which findings indicate that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? Select all that apply.

Tinnitus High-frequency hearing loss

The nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin. Which adverse effects are associated with this medication? Select all that apply.

Tinnitus Ototoxicity Nephrotoxicity Hypomagnesemia

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of metastatic breast carcinoma. Tamoxifen citrate 10 mg orally twice daily is prescribed for the client, and the nurse is reinforcing instructions to the client regarding the medication. Which statement by the client would indicate an understanding of the medication?

"If I have difficulty seeing, I need to call the primary health care provider."

Cyclophosphamide is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of breast cancer. The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client regarding the medication to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this chemotherapeutic regimen?

"I need to increase my fluid intake to 2000 to 3000 mL daily."

The nurse is reinforcing information regarding chemotherapy with a client who has been diagnosed with cancer. The nurse tells the client that which is an advantage of continuous intravenous (IV) chemotherapy?

It uses smaller doses to kill cancer cells, so it is less toxic to normal tissues.