A nurse is giving medicinal instructions to a female client receiving leflunomide (Arava). Which of the following is an appropriate instruction with the use of the medication? A. To use an effective form of birth control while on the treatment. B. Breastfeeding does not have to be stopped during the treatment. C.… Read More »
The client is receiving cisplatin (Platinol-AQ). Which of the following side effect is related to the medication? A. Depressed tendon reflexes B. Photosensitivity C. Tinnitus D. Ptosis Correct Answer: C. Tinnitus Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ), an alkylating medication, may cause ototoxicity, tinnitus, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and nephrotoxicity. Option A: This… Read More »
Which of the following contributes most to the debilitation of an individual during a course of chemotherapy? A. Diarrhea B. Alopecia C. Constipation D. Pain Correct Answer: A. Diarrhea Diarrhea will cause debilitation as fluid and nutrients are lost at a time when the body most needs… Read More »
Which of the following laboratory tests must be monitored for pregnant patients receiving dexamethasone? A. Random blood sugar B. Serum Calcium C. Red blood cell count D. Uric acid Correct Answer: A. Random blood sugar. Elevation of blood glucose level is expected for patients receiving corticosteroid therapy… Read More »
When administering otic preparations, the nurse should observe the tympanic membrane for: A. Erythema B. Perforation C. Fluid D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above The nurse should assess all of these parameters when administering otic preparations. When a patient is seen… Read More »
A miotic medication has been given to a patient with glaucoma. The nurse tells the client that the purpose of this medication is to? A. It blocks the responses that are sent to the eye muscles. B. It will relax the eye muscles and decrease blurring of vision. C. It will constrict… Read More »
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has been receiving hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) in recent months. The nurse tells the client to visit which of the following while on the treatment? A. Dentist B. Ophthalmologist C. Pulmonologist D. Endocrinologist Correct Answer: B. Ophthalmologist Plaquenil can adversely affect the eyes such… Read More »
The nurse is monitoring the laboratory results of a male client receiving antineoplastic medications. The nurse plans to initiate bleeding precautions if which laboratory is value is noted? A. White blood cell count of 6,000/mm3. B. Platelet count of 45,000 cells/mm3. C. Clotting time of 8 minutes. D. Hemoglobin count of… Read More »
Combination chemotherapy is used in the treatment of cancer because: A. Single-agent therapy produces cell lines that are resistant. B. Two drugs are more likely to work. C. Single-agent therapy requires larger doses for long remissions. D. Two cancers may be present. Correct Answer: A. Single-agent therapy… Read More »
Patellar reflex is being monitored for patients receiving magnesium sulfate therapy. When assessing the deep tendon reflex, which of the following grades pertains to diminished response? A. Grade 0 B. Grade 1 C. Grade 2 D. Grade 4 Correct Answer: B. Grade 1 Grade 1 pertains to… Read More »