Antineoplastic Medications 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 Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Antineoplastic Medications
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 The client with an ovarian cancer is receiving Tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Which of the following indicates a side effect specific to this medication?
A. Weak and brittle nails.
B. Facial twitching.
C. Convulsions.
D. Constipation.
View AnswerQ.2 The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with Busulfan (Myleran). The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication?
A. Serum calcium.
B. Uric acid level.
C. Prothrombin time.
D. Platelet count.
View AnswerQ.3 The nurse is evaluating the medical history of a client who will be receiving Asparaginase (Elspar). The nurse contacts the health care provider if which of the following is noted in the history?
A. Diabetes Mellitus type II.
B. Pancreatitis.
C. Asthma.
D. Ischemic heart disease.
View AnswerQ.4 Megestrol acetate (Megace) is prescribed for a client with advanced breast cancer. The nurse reviews the client’s history and contacts the physician if which of the following is documented in the client’s history?
A. Pulmonary embolism.
B. Gouty arthritis.
C. Bronchial asthma.
D. Ischemic heart disease.
View AnswerQ.5 The client with non-hodgkins lymphoma is receiving Idarubucin (Idamycin). Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect related to the medication?
A. Dysrhythmia.
B. Weight loss.
C. Nausea and vomiting.
D. Peripheral neuropathy.
View AnswerQ.6 The client is receiving Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ). Which of the following side effect is related to the medication?
A. Depressed tendon reflexes.
B. Photosensitivity.
C. Tinnitus.
D. Ptosis.
View AnswerQ.7 The nurse is monitoring the laboratory results of a male client receiving antineoplastic medications. The nurse plans to initiate bleeding precautions if which laboratory is value is noted?
A. White blood cell count of 6,000/mm3.
B. Platelet count of 45,000 cells/mm3.
C. Clotting time of 8 minutes.
D. Hemoglobin count of 15g/dl.
View AnswerQ.8 A client is receiving Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for a series of chemotherapy. Which of the following medication should be readily available to avoid toxicity?
A. Mesna (Mesnex).
B. Vigabatrin (Sabril).
C. Leucovorin (Folinic acid).
D. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
View AnswerQ.9 The nurse is providing teachings to a client receiving cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). The nurse tells the client to which of the following?
A. Eat foods rich in potassium.
B. Increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day.
C. Take the medication with food.
D. Eat foods rich in purine.
View AnswerQ.10 The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Fluorouracil (Adrucil). Which of the following symptoms would necessitate the nurse to immediate discontinuation of the medication?
A. Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia.
B. Ataxia.
C. Constipation.
D. Insomnia
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