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Choose the correct name for the test/s used to screen for prostate cancer: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AProstate Specific Antigen BDigital Rectal Exam CFOBT DColonoscopy EFIT |
AProstate Specific Antigen BDigital Rectal Exam |
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The following may be warning signs of cancer; if present, the patient should be referred to a physician: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ANagging, chronic cough or hoarseness BChronic congestion CVaginal candida infection DDepression EThickening or lump in breast or elsewhere |
ANagging, chronic cough or hoarseness
EThickening or lump in breast or elsewhere |
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Which of the following chemotherapeutic medications is associated with a higher incidence of hand-foot syndrome? Answer ADoxil BEllence CAvastin DAdriamycin ECamptosar |
ADoxil |
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A patient is beginning erythropoietin therapy for anemia. Choose the side effects that can occur with the use of this therapy: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AArthralgias/myalgias/back pain BThrombosis CWeight gain DBleeding EHypertension |
AArthralgias/myalgias/back pain BThrombosis
EHypertension |
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Which agent/s are effective in treating neutropenia? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AFilgrastim BPegfilgrastim CDarbepoetin DEpoetin alfa ESargramostim |
AFilgrastim BPegfilgrastim
ESargramostim |
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Which of the following classes of drugs is used to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy? Answer ASelective estrogen receptor modulators, Oral BParathyroid hormone, SC injection CEstrogen, Oral DBisphosphonates, IV EThiazides, Oral |
DBisphosphonates, IV |
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What conditions need to be met for the addition of epoetin alfa to be appropriate to stimulate red blood cell production in a patient with cancer? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AThe provider must be enrolled in the APPRISE program. BThe baseline hemoglobin should be at least 12 g/dL. CA MedGuide must be dispensed to the patient. DThe cancer must be curable. EIron stores must be adequate. |
AThe provider must be enrolled in the APPRISE program.
CA MedGuide must be dispensed to the patient.
EIron stores must be adequate. |
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A 25 year old woman states she is concerned about developing breast cancer. She states she is "doomed" since her mother had cancer. She should be counseled to pursue the following recommended screening: Answer AYearly mammograms beginning at age 30 BBreast self-exam CProstate Specific Antigen test DHER2/neu antigen testing EClinical breast exam beginning at age 60
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BBreast self-exam |
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Jan has been using prochlorperazine for nausea several times daily. She is 82 years old and frail. Which of the following statements are correct regarding prochlorperazine? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AThis drug can cause pseudo-parkinsonism. BThis drug can cause significant QT prolongation. CThis drug is a member of the ethanolamines. DThis drug can cause strong anticholinergic side effects. EThis drug can be given IV or SC. |
AThis drug can cause pseudo-parkinsonism. BThis drug can cause significant QT prolongation.
DThis drug can cause strong anticholinergic side effects. |
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Which of the following statements are true regarding extravasation of chemotherapy? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ACold compresses should be used for all agents except vinca alkaloids and etoposide. BWarm compresses should be used for all agents except vinca alkaloids and etoposide. CDMSO or dexrazoxane can be used for the anthracyclines. DExtravasation is the leakage of the drug from a vein into the extravascular space. EExtravasation is rare; thus, protocols for management are typically not necessary.
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ACold compresses should be used for all agents except vinca alkaloids and etoposide.
CDMSO or dexrazoxane can be used for the anthracyclines. DExtravasation is the leakage of the drug from a vein into the extravascular space. |
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Which drug is likely to cause symptoms of heart failure? Answer AVincristine BBleomycin CDoxorubicin DCisplatin EFluorouracil |
CDoxorubicin |
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What is the advantage in using darbepoetin over epoetin alfa? Answer ALess frequent dosing BDecreased side effects CFaster response time DOral route of administration ENo need for iron supplementation
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ALess frequent dosing |
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A patient presents with an acneiform rash. Which of the following oral chemotherapy agents can cause this dermatologic condition? Answer ATemodar BTarceva CThalomid DNolvadex ETrexall
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BTarceva |
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Carmen is receiving Zofran for nausea. Choose the mechanism of action for this agent: Answer ASerotonin (5-HT3) receptor agonist BDopamine blocker CNeurokinin-1 receptor blocker DSubstance P inhibitor ESerotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist |
ESerotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist |
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Choose the correct statement concerning dronabinol: Answer AAppetite will likely decrease. BUnlike nabilone, dronabinol is no longer controlled by the DEA. CThe capsules must be refrigerated. DThe brand name is Cesamet. EIt frequently causes insomnia. |
CThe capsules must be refrigerated. |
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Choose the correct name for the test used to screen for cervical cancer: Answer APap test BBreast self-exam CDigital Rectal Exam DColonoscopy EFOBT |
APap test |
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A patient is receiving cisplatin therapy. She may receive the following agent to reduce the risk of renal damage: Answer AMesnex BZinecard CProcrit DTotect EEthyol |
EEthyol |
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Which of the following drugs have high emetogenic risk? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ACisplatin BRituximab CThalidomide DVincristine EHigh dose cyclophosphamide |
ACisplatin
EHigh dose cyclophosphamide |
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A patient with cancer has developed anemia. If treated, which of the following agents could be used to increase the hemoglobin level? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ANeulasta BProcrit CAranesp DOmontys ELeukine |
BProcrit CAranesp |
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Charlene is a 44 year old female with a history of motion sickness who has experienced debilitating nausea and vomiting with her last chemotherapy round. She is due to receive the same regimen again. Choose the risk factors present in this patient that put her at high emetogenic risk: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AFemale gender BPoor control of nausea and vomiting with prior chemotherapy CAge less than 50 years DHistory of motion sickness EOverhydration |
AFemale gender BPoor control of nausea and vomiting with prior chemotherapy CAge less than 50 years DHistory of motion sickness |
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Choose the correct statement/s concerning Zometa: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AIt starts working within minutes. BIt is a bisphosphonate. CThe dose is 4 mg IV yearly. DIt is used for hypercalcemia of malignancy. EThe generic name is zoledronic acid. |
BIt is a bisphosphonate. DIt is used for hypercalcemia of malignancy. EThe generic name is zoledronic acid. |
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A patient will receive a chemotherapeutic regimen that includes cisplatin. Choose the correct agents given prophylactically to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer APromethazine BOndansetron CAprepitant DDroperidol EDexamethasone |
BOndansetron CAprepitant
EDexamethasone |
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Choose the correct name for the test/s used to screen for colon cancer: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ASigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy BDigital Rectal Exam CPap test DFecal immunochemical test EFecal occult blood test |
ASigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy
DFecal immunochemical test EFecal occult blood test |
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n cancer patients, anemia is being treated less commonly with erythropoietin than in previous years due to the following reasons: (Select ALL that apply.) Answer ANeutropenia BShortened survival CSevere nausea and vomiting DIncreased tumor progression in some cancers EDrug shortages of iron products |
BShortened survival
DIncreased tumor progression in some cancers |
