NUR354 Pharm II exam 1 pt 2

cancer is abnormal cellular growth. what is the term used for the spreading of cancer from one place to another?

• metamorphosis

• metastasis

• metallurgy

• malignancy

what are some causes of cancer? SATA

• smoking

• alcohol

• UV light

• genetics

Answer explanation

Causes of cancer 

Smoking 

Alcohol 

UV light  

Certain viruses  

Genetics  

the treatment of cancer involves a multi-prong approach of treatments. Name the 3 approaches in the treatment of cancer.

(use commas)

(a)  

Chemo medications are given strictly in the hospital on a daily basis

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Chemo drugs are given on protocol or schedule –not daily, given on hospital visits 

Identify side effects of chemo drugs. SATA

• alopecia

• immunosuppresion

• polyphagia

• bleeding

Answer explanation

Well known side effects of chemo drugs:

Alopecia 

Immunosuppression 

Difficulty eating/swallowing  

Vomiting

in which situations would you initiate reverse isolation?

• when the patient has an airborne infection

• when the patient is in the OR undergoing surgery

• when the patient is getting cancer treatment

• when the patient is diagnosed with ESRD

Answer explanation

Many chemo agents affect WBCs --neutrophils  

If neutrophils <1500 

Initiate reverse isolation --universal in OR and immunocompromised pts (cancer pts) 

this term is defined as damage to the tissue typically caused by vesicants (solution damaging to tissues) like chemo drugs.

(a)  

Answer explanation

To prevent extravasation: use a CENTRAL LINE  

this medication is used for RA, asthma, cancer, and currently for COVID.

• Cyclophosphamide 

• Methotrexate

• Adalimumab

• Doxorubicin 

Answer explanation

Adalimumab (Humira) “-mab” 

Class: Monoclonal antibodies 

this medication inhibits DNA replication

• Cyclophosphamide 

• Methotrexate

• Adalimumab

• Doxorubicin 

which of the ff are the indications for taking cyclophosphamide?

• transplant rejection

• lupus

• cancer

• parkinson's