WorksheetsCellular Regulation NUR 321
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
A client who has breast cancer is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which finding would be the most concerning?
Cough and rash
WBC 1.3 cell/mcl
BP 97/55 mmHg
Temp 100.4 F
Which intervention would be a priority to implement with a client receiving doxorubicin?
Obtain urinalysis
Apply EKG monitor
Obtain a CXR
Encourage oral fluids
A client has been on adjunct glucocorticoid treatment for over a year. What would the nurse need to watch for if the client stops taking them?
Addison's Crisis
Cushing Syndrome
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Which labs are important to monitor for a client receiving vincristine?
WBC
UA
ALT/AST
CK-MB
Glucocorticoids are used as an adjunct to cure cancer.
True
False
Which medication would be important to administer for a client who has low hemoglobin?
erythropoietin
cyclophosphamide
glucocorticoids
IV fluids
