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Chapter 45 Pharm book: Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle–Specific Drugs
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11. A patient is experiencing stomatitis after a round of chemotherapy. Which intervention by the nurse is correct?
- Aa. Clean the mouth with a soft-bristle toothbrush and warm saline solution.
- Bb. Rinse the mouth with commercial mouthwash twice a day.
- Cc. Use lemon-glycerin swabs to keep the mouth moist.
- Dd. Keep dentures in the mouth between meals.
22. The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes severely nauseated during chemotherapy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
- Aa. Encourage light activity during chemotherapy as a distraction.
- Bb. Provide antiemetic medications 30 to 60 minutes before chemotherapy begins.
- Cc. Provide antiemetic medications only upon the request of the patient.
- Dd. Hold fluids during chemotherapy to avoid vomiting.
33. The nurse monitors a patient who is experiencing thrombocytopenia from severe bone marrow suppression by looking for
- Aa. severe weakness and fatigue.
- Bb. elevated body temperature.
- Cc. decreased skin turgor.
- Dd. excessive bleeding and bruising.
44. A patient receiving chemotherapy is experiencing severe bone marrow suppression. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate at this time?
- Aa. Activity intolerance
- Bb. Risk for infection
- Cc. Disturbed body image
- Dd. Impaired physical mobility
55. If extravasation of an antineoplastic medication occurs, which intervention will the nurse perform first?
- Aa. Apply cold compresses to the site while elevating the arm.
- Bb. Inject subcutaneous doses of epinephrine around the IV site every 2 hours.
- Cc. Stop the infusion immediately while leaving the catheter in place.
- Dd. Inject the appropriate antidote through the IV catheter.
66. The nurse is assessing a patient who has experienced severe neutropenia after chemotherapy and will monitor for which possible signs of infection? (Select all that apply.)
- Aa. Elevated WBC count
- Bb. Fever
- Cc. Nausea
- Dd. Sore throat
- Ee. Chills
77. The order for chemotherapy reads: “Give asparaginase (Elspar) IV 200 units/kg/day.” The patient weighs 297 lb. The pharmacy department will prepare the medication for intravenous infusion. How much drug will be given per dose?
[blank_start]27,000 units[blank_end]- A27,000 units
88. The nurse is assessing a patient who has developed anemia after two rounds of chemotherapy. Which of these may be indications of anemia? (Select all that apply.)
- Aa. Hypoxia
- Bb. Fever
- Cc. Infection
- Dd. Bleeding
- Ee. Fatigue
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