Cellular Regulation NUR 321

All chemotherapy medications are focused on curing cancer.

• True

• False

Some types of chemotherapy medications can cause other types of cancer.

• True

• False

When administering chemotherapy IV, it is important to monitor the site frequently.

• True

• False

Which would be the most concerning side effect of chemotherapy?

• alopecia

• nausea and vomiting

• stomatitis

• thrombocytopenia

A client receiving chemotherapy is complaining of tingling to their hands. Which medication would you suspect this client is taking?

• Doxorubicin

• Fluorouracil

• Vincristine

• Methotrexate

A client has been having issues with bone marrow suppression. Which medication would be most appropriate for this client to take?

• Cyclophosphamide

• Doxorubicin

• Methotrexate

• Vincristine

During assessment of a client receiving chemotherapy the nurse notices red urine in the bag. Which medication would the nurse suspect this client is receiving?

• Methotrexate

• Doxorubicin

• Glucocorticoids

• Fluorouracil

A client is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which laboratory finding would be the most concerning?

• WBC 1.2 cells/mcl

• Plateletes 75,000 cell/mcl

• RBC's in urine

• K+ 3.0 mEq/L

Which finding would be most concerning for a client receiving methotrexate?

• Cough

• Red Urine

• EKG changes

• Tingling feet

A client is receiving glucocorticoids. Which finding would the nurse be the most concerned about?

• Platelets 70,000 cells/mcl

• HR 92 bpm

• WBC 2.9 cells/mcl

• Glucose 175 mg/dL