Anti-inflammatory and Anti Neoplastic Drugs Practice Quiz 1
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by the Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
- Immunosuppressant Agents
- Antirheumatic and Antigout Agents
- Antineoplastic Agents
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 Antirheumatics are used to:
A. Directly affect the inflammatory response
B. Encourage excretion of autoantibodies
C. Retard progression of joint deterioration
D. Mediate the action of NSAIDs
View AnswerQ.2 Gold compounds are contraindicated in clients with:
A. Liver dysfunction
B. Cardiac disease
C. Preexisting dermatitis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
View AnswerQ.3 Which of the following agents can be used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and SLE?
A. auranofin (Ridaura)
B. allopurinol (Zyloprim)
C. sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
D. chloroquine (Aralen)
View AnswerQ.4 Frequent eye examinations are recommended in clients receiving:
A. chloroquine
B. colchicine
C. penicillamine
D. gold compounds
View AnswerQ.5 Nurse Pia is instructing a client receiving probenecid (Benemid), she should cover all of the following information except the need to:
A. Change dietary habits.
B. Increase fluid intake.
C. Have frequent laboratory work done.
D. Recognize side effects.
View AnswerQ.6 Enrique who is under chemotherapy has the following CBC results: WBC 5000/mm3, RBC platelet 10,000/mm3. Which of the following is he at risk for?
A. Infection
B. Bleeding
C. Angina
D. None of the above
View AnswerQ.7 Lorraine who is on chemotherapy has a history of cardiac disease. The client is at risk for cardiac complications because:
A. White blood cells are reduced.
B. Oxygen-carrying capacity may be reduced.
C. Sodium levels may rise meaning fluid overload.
D. Hematocrit is lowered.
View AnswerQ.8 Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Decreased cardiac output
B. Fear
C. Altered nutrition
D. Anxiety
View AnswerQ.9 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
View AnswerQ.10 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.
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