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the use of monoclonal antibody, rituximab has made a significant difference in the treatment of :
follicular lymphoma
individuals with low income and low educational backgrounds:
have a negative affect when accessing healthcare and have negative health outcomes
which antioxidant used as a CAM could compromise diagnostic tests?
Vitamin C
the 3 leading sites of cancer in the United States are:
colon, lung, prostate, and breast
which of the following biologic effects of ionizing radiation fractioniaztion leads to cell death because of better blood flow of the tumor
Reoxygenation
on assessment of pt. , reveals: smoker sexual activity at age 18, premenopausal, 3 sex partners in the last year. the following screening test is recommended:
Pap Smear
a client fell ill over vacation , was recently diag. with a life threatening illness. the mose helpful resource for the nurse when locating a HOSPICE facility for this person/family is:
The Hospice Net
A pt. s/p chemo 5 days age, calls to inform you of fevers and chills , you request her to come in and have her lab drawn, you know the pt. is at risk for Febrile Neutropenia if her labs results reveal an ANC of < :?
500/mm3
what is a non-pharmacologic intervention for sleep disorder that you would teach your pt.
to arise at the same time each morning
the most indicative of a patient's risk for developing depression?:
Currently receiving CHOP
a person with a family history of multiple cancer occurrences should be further evaluated for:
Family cancer syndrome
pt. with mult. myeloma receiving 3rd cycle of chemo. 24 intake is 4,000 ml and output is 2,700 . BUN = 28, CRT 2.8, serum calcium of 10.8, the nurse suspects which complication may be developing??:
Renal insufficiency
the nurse assesses bowel sounds of an ova cancer pt. , proximal to the obstruction and documents that bowel sounds are:
high pitched, tinkling
the cell most likely to be assoc. with an HIV infection is ?:
CD4, the CD4 cell is a T4 helper cell and he primary target of the HIV
a pt. with primary brain tumor , admitted with severe mental status changes, and serum Na+ lever of 117mEq/l, the nurses priority of intervention:
seizure precautions
a nurse ensures that the brochure written for patients on referral certification and authorization is in plain language and provided upon admission. this effort is a means to be compliant with whiich rule?
The Health Inusrance Portability and Accountability Act
a pt. presents with T. 100.5, RR = 24, WBC = 12,500. the medical mgmt is based on the theory that most infections assoc. with septic shock , originate from:
Endogenous flora of the patient
The presence of Horner's Syndrome in lung or esophageal cancer is demonstrated by:
Eyelid ptosis with miotic pupils
a pt. with multiple myeloma and cardiovascular disease, admitted with a calcium level of 13.4. iv tx incl NS at 250ml/hr. the nurse should monitor pt. for what complication of tx??:
Congestive heart failure
colony stimulating factors can cause exacerbation of which chronic illness??:
Diabetes Mellitus
The American Cancer Society has stated, as we age, our lifetime risk of developing cancer, and/or dying from cancer increases. what is the lifetime risk for both men/women over age 55??:
1:2 men and 1:3women will develop cancer and/or die of cancer
the lifestyle with the greatest impact on cancer incidence in the community.....
Smoking cessation for adult men
Activated T-cells are lymphocytes with specific action to:
A presented Antigen
in a chemotx pt. with St.3 malig. melanoma, with anorexia. the consequence of anorexia that could affect her treatment outcome the most??:
development of cachexia
the World Health Organization defines anemia as:
Males hemoglobin levels less than 13g/dl, hct less than 42%
the daily recommended fluid intake, to minimize the risk of constipation:
3,000ml/day
Education regarding the long term effects caused by exposure to hazardous drugs would incl. info about:
liver damage
An immature neutrophil is a :
Band
A client with dysphagia is experiencing fever, cough, midchest discomfort. these are symptoms suggestive of:
aspiration pneumonia
A 64 yr. old female, with metastatic lung ca, undergoing chemo tx, pelvic radiation , is at highest risk for developing , which oncologic emergency
Sepsis
the nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, nat'l, and intern'l efforts to meet health needs, this stmt is incorporated in ?:
the Professional Standard, developed by ANA
the etiology of Testicular cancer is:
a theory yet to be proven
Risk factors for constipation, include:
diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and uremia
a genetic mutation that occurs in the egg or sperm :?:
De novo
a pt. diag. with DIC, preparing for transfer to ICU, highest nursing priority:
inefficient tissue perfusion
Lack of antigens which label the cell as self, or non-self, are a result of:
cancer cell membrane changes
Which stage is most likely for an HIV pt. with chronic lymphadenopathy?
stage 6 because of presence of opportunistic infection, and high CD4 count, and lymphadenopathy
what cardiovascular effects appears on physical exam. of a client with anemia
Tachycardia and systolic murmur
Evolving technology and knowledge would be used to :
Develop an evidence based plan of care
st. 3 lymphedema is classified as:
an affected limb that is more than 5 cm in diameter than the unaffected limb.
a combination of medications for preventing chemo related symptoms (N&V)
A benzodiazepine and coricosteroid
A patient with lung cancer develops symptoms, postprocedure, of circulatory overload and pulm. htn, which is commonly assoc. with pt. undergoing?:
pneumonectomy
recommendation for radiation of a pregnant woman:
better to wait until after the baby is born or if tx is needed sooner, a decision to terminate pregnancy may be needed.!
chemo/rad. tx while pt. is under care of hospice?? ok?
chemo and rad. tx may continue while under hospice if it is for palliative care to keep pt. comfortable.
oral contraceptives, ok for cancer pt. ??
oral contraceptives should not be used if the tumor is secreting hormones
when to start chemo if pt. is pregnant?
chemo harmful in 1st trimester in a fast growing tumor, mother should be advised to start tx immediately or wait until 2nd trimester if it is a slower growing tumor
world Health Organization data shows that:
cancer incidence rates will increase by 50% by2020
In oncology nursing practice, standards of care pertains to professional nursing activities demonstrated through the:
Nursing Process
Stage 1 NSCL cancer with impaired pulmonary function, treatment of choice:
external beam radiotx
according to the american cancer society, best recommended pap smear exam schedule for early detection is:?:
STARTING AT AGE 30, AFTER 3 CONSECUTIVE NORMAL RESULTS, EVERY 2-3 years
An allograft rescue has the potential to be most effective if:
hematooietic stem cells are used from 6/6 antigen HLA-matched sibling
a pt. with cancer rec'd a bm transplant from a donor , who was a family member. the transplant was rejected, the family blames the donor for pt. decline, the donor expresses feelings of extreme guilt, appropriate intervention:
assess the donor for suicidal ideation
a pt. scheduled for a supraglottic laryngectomy. the most import aspect of this pt's educations regarding anticipated functional changes include , that:
Aspiration is a risk
women with a history of cancer of ovary, uterus, or breast with diet high in fat, and calories and low in fiber, are at risk for which cancer:
colon cancer
upon assessment of the pt. with Acanthosis Nigricans , noted on the abd., this change is assoc. with:
cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is:
a hyperpigmentation and thickening of the skin. common in type 2 dm, also found in GI cancers, commonly seen at the base of the neck, axilla and joints of the hands
a pt. with primary , brain tumor, with slow, shallow respirations, 26 RR, Nausea and visual changes , nurse prepares to tx pt. for:
Increased intracranial pressure
Lower limb lymphedema:
incidence may decrease with increased use of sentinel lymph node dissection
a pt. with crystal formation on the stoma of an ileal conduit, mgmt of this problem could include:
applying vinegar compresses on the stoma
pt. with Acute leukemia s/p chemo 7 days ago. vs: t. 101.5, HR = 112, bp = 90/58, RR = 22, hct.= 22 (low) priority of intervention
apply 4L/NC
pt. with cancer has to return to work. pt. tells nurse, the manual labor seems too much to keep up with, and retirement may be the only answer, best response by nurse :
see job counseling for creative work options
A surgical procedure that only obtains tissue for pathologic exam. is an :
Incisional biopsy
Side effects of radiation tx would be expected :
from weeks to years post treatment
Tumor markers are useful for:
Monitoring patient response to therapy
As you teach a pt. about breast conserving surgeries, you stress:
that the goal of surgery is to remove cancer cells in the breast
regarding the Hospice Medicare Benefit...
Hospice programs are paid a per diem rate to provide services
The hospice medical director must recerfity that a patient is terminally ill , how often?..
at 60-90 day intervals
the family of a pt. diagnosed with cancer requests a meeting with the nurse. the family is seeking ifo. on reducing cancer risk for all members, an important risk assessment by the nurse should include:
Review of a three generation family pedigree
pt. with leukemia presents with EKG changes, bradycardia , tachycardia, n&v, diarhea , muscle weakness, and muscle cramps and paraesthesia , nurse would obtain an order for what lab tests to confirm , what...???:
Hyperkalemia
which cancer has a lack of proven screening interventions
lung ca
an example of qualitative research design :
conducting a focus group to discuss the stress on marriage during cancer treatment
most common cause of SIADH
SCLC
presentation of pt. with SIADH:
fluid restriction of <800-1000 ml/day, serum sodium <110 (if asymptomatic) if symptomatic, hypertonic saline(3%), rapid diuresis, iv lasix , monitor for neurologic signs of hypernatremia, if 3% saline is used.
Septicemia, presentation of pt.:
T. of 38.3 C (101. F) for >1 hr., neutropenic fever of ANC <500,
presentation of pt. with DIC:
bleeding, usually from 3-4 sites, petechiae, restlessness, confusion, increased HR, decreased pulse pressure, decreased plts, and fibrinogen increased D-Dimer, prolonged PT/PTT
hyperphosphatemia r/t TLS is treated with:
phosphate binders, taken with meals , such as: calcium acetate (Phos lo), or aluminum hydroxide (Alternagel)
hypocalcemia, r/t TLS is treated with...:
can be treated with calcium gluconate, if pt. is having dysrhythmias, but is usually corrected with the treatment of the hyperphosphatemia
presentation of pt. with TLS..:
acidic urine = ph <7, hyperuricemia , uric acid >10
(decreased urine output, flank pain, and wt. gain),
hyperKalemia (EKG changes)
elevated BUN/CRT
normal BUN serum value:

normal serum creatinine level:
= 8-25

= 0.5-1 = women
= 0.7-1.2 = men
Infection in cancer patients is most commonly caused by :
gram positive bacteria
hypercalcemia r/t bone mets
pt. presentation:
polydipsia, polyuria, sleepy , calcium >12
presentation of Cardiac TTamponade:
tachypnea, dyspnea, chest pain (more severe when pt. is supine, relieved by sitting and leaning forward), cyanosis, chest pain, radiating **diminished, muffled heart tones**, JVD, hypotension * = * = Becks Triad
pt. with serum sodium of 123mEq/L, confused, N&V, weight gain and severe thirst, nurse should be prepared to treat this pt. for:
SIADH
Radiation therapy ALONE, as treatment for esophageal cancer, focuses on :
alleviation of obstructive problems
the following assessment indicates stage 2B of Hodgkin disease
two lymph node regions with c/o fever and night sweats
stage 3 colon cancer has likelihood of developing metastatic lesions in the :...
Liver
pericardial effusion (cardiac tamponade, nurse would be observing ......in the pt. :
Jugular vein distention, narrow pulse pressure!
pt. experiencing throat spasms, difficulty swallowing, pt. has weight loss, anemia and horner's syndrome, nurse would prepare pt. for......:
Endoscopic biopsy (signs of esophageal cancer)
pt. with hx of testicular cancer, short of breath , being seen in the "late effects" clinic, initial testing of pt. eval should focus on :
= pulmonary function tests, due to tx of bleomycin given for testicular ca.
at risk for developing a malignancy of the nasopharynx:
51 yr. old chinese male with hx of Epstein Barr infection