A client taking a chemotherapeutic agent understands the effects of therapy by stating: A. “I should stay in my room all the time.” B. “I will avoid eating hot and spicy foods.” C. “I should limit my fluid intake to about 500 ml per day.” D. “I should notify the physician… Read More »
Which of the following treatment measures should be implemented for a child with leukemia who has been exposed to the chickenpox? A. Acyclovir (Zovirax) should be started on exposure B. VZIG should be given within 72 hours of exposure C. No treatment is indicated D. Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) should be given… Read More »
A female client with cancer is being evaluated for possible metastasis. Which of the following is one of the most common metastasis sites for cancer cells? A. Colon B. Liver C. Reproductive tract D. White blood cells (WBCs) Correct Answer: B. Liver Option B: The liver is… Read More »
A client is diagnosed with breast cancer. The tumor size is up to 5 cm with axillary and neck lymph node involvement. The client is in what stage of breast cancer? A. Stage I B. Stage II C. Stage III D. Stage IV Correct Answer: B. Stage… Read More »
Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of radiation and chemotherapy. When should a nurse administer antiemetics? A. When therapy is completed B. Immediately after nausea begins C. With the administration of therapy D. 30 minutes before the initiation of therapy Correct Answer: D. 30 minutes before… Read More »
A 34-year-old female client is requesting information about mammograms and breast cancer. She isn’t considered at high risk for breast cancer. What should the nurse tell this client? A. She should have had a baseline mammogram before age 30 B. When she begins having yearly mammograms, breast self-examinations will no longer be necessary… Read More »
The classic symptoms that define breast cancer includes the following except: A. Solitary, irregularly shaped mass B. “Pink peel” skin C. Firm, nontender, nonmobile mass D. Abnormal discharge from the nipple Correct Answer: B. “Pink peel” skin Options D: Pink peel skin is a symptom of breast… Read More »
Parents of pediatric clients who undergo irradiation involving the central nervous system should be warned about postirradiation somnolence. When does this neurologic syndrome usually occur? A. Immediately B. Within 1 to 2 weeks C. Within 5 to 8 weeks D. Within 3 to 6 months Correct Answer:… Read More »
Nurse Brian is developing a plan of care for marrow suppression, the major dose-limiting adverse reaction to floxuridine (FUDR). How long after drug administration does bone marrow suppression become noticeable? A. 24 hours B. 2 to 4 days C. 7 to 14 days D. 21 to 28 days … Read More »
Surgical procedure to treat breast cancer involves the removal of the entire breast, pectoralis major muscle and the axillary lymph nodes is: A. Simple mastectomy B. Modified radical mastectomy C. Halstead Surgery D. Radical mastectomy Correct Answer: B. Modified radical mastectomy Option B: Removal of the entire… Read More »