What is the term for "eyelash overgrowth"?
Trichomegaly
What is the classification of oral agents likely to cause skin reactions?
EGFR Inhibitors
Which lab value is most commonly used to measure malnutrition & nutritional risk?
Albumin
Name two chemotherapy agents highly associated with constipation?
Vincristine & Vinblastine
What is the term defined as "continued exposure to opioids resulting in the decrease in its effects over time?
Analgesia tolerance
What is the most effective non-pharmacologic intervention for the treatment of fatigue?
Exercise
What is one of the most common dose-limiting toxicities of chemotherapy?
Neutropenia
Name two types of pain?
Nociceptive, Neuropathic
True or False: Patients with hematologic malignancies are at an increased risk of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia & sepsis
True
What solid tumors have a higher risk of bleeding?
Patients with large head/neck or central lung cancers
The patient receiving filgrastim complains of bone pain. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?
Loratidine
What is a skin reaction commonly seen in patients recieving epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) )inhibitors?
Hyperpigmentation of hands
Invisibility
Erythema of hands and feet
Acneform rash without comedones
SL is a 45-year old breast cancer survivor who has undergone multimodal therapies. She reports having difficulty juggling multiple tasks at work. She is likely experiencing:
Decreased self confidence
Delirium
Poorly concocted memory potion
Cognitive impairment
What is the most common source of pain related to cancer?
Bone metastases
True or False: Patients with neutropenic fevers should seek immediate medical attention via the clinic or direct hospital admissions
True
True or False: Compression of ureters and hypercalcemia of malignancy are risk factors for renal dysfunction.
True
What is urge incontinence?
Involuntary loss of urine associated with an abrupt and strong desire to void
What are some chemotherapy agents that have an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy?
Vincristine, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin
Name some interventions for cognitive impairment
Brain exercises, using lists, and maintaining calendars
What are initial symptoms of peripheral neuropathy?
“Pins & needles” sensation in tips of toes & fingers
Nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy is preventable or reduced by all of the following except:
Phenothiazines
Serotonin antagonists
Platinum-containing compounds
Cannabinoids
What is an FDA approved drug to reduce cardiotoxicity in adults?
Dexrazoxane
True or False: Venous thromboembolism is the second most common cause of death in cancer patients?
True
What are pharmacologic interventions for pruritus?
Cimetidine, Naloxone, and Capsaicin
What is the term that describes "food tasting strange and unpleasant"?
Dysgeusia
True or False: Frequent oral hygiene and saline rinses are effective interventions in minimizing oral mucositis?
True
What is the best method in preventing the spread of infection?
Handwashing
What is a common medication, or class of medications, used to manage anticipatory N/V?
Lorazepam and/or other anxiolytics
Nursing evaluation of pain in a cancer patient should include all of the following except:
Location
Temporality
Intensity
Patient pain tolerance
What is the most common drug (chemo) related to long-term pulmonary complications?
Bleomycin
What are interventions for musculoskeletal alterations?
ROM exercises, changing positions, assistive devices, rehabilitation
Which of the following interventions has the strongest evidence for the management of cancer-related fatigue?
Blood transfusions
Dexamethasone
Aggressive snacking
Exercise
What is a common risk factor for the development of lymphedema?
Infection in extremity post mastectomy
What group of drugs (chemo) are most likely to be associated with cardiac toxicities?
Anthracyclines
What is the initial treatment for many immune-related adverse events?
Steroids
What is the group of drugs that is frequently associated with immune-related adverse effects?
Checkpoint Inhibitors
What are some interventions for palmar/plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome?
Well-fitting shoes/socks, gel inserts, & avoidance of excess pressure on soles/palms