Cancer And Oncology | NCLEX Quiz 137
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Which of the following conditions is not a complication of Hodgkin’s disease?
- A.
Anemia
- B.
Infection
- C.
Myocardial Infarction
- D.
Nausea
Correct Answer
C. Myocardial InfarctionExplanation
Complications of Hodgkin’s are pancytopenia. nausea. and infection. Cardiac involvement usually doesn’t occur.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following laboratory values is expected for a client just diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
- A.
Elevated sedimentation rate
- B.
Uncontrolled proliferation of granulocytes
- C.
Thrombocytopenia and increased lymphocytes
- D.
Elevated aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels
Correct Answer
C. Thrombocytopenia and increased lymphocytesExplanation
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia shows a proliferation of small abnormal mature B lymphocytes and decreased antibody response. Thrombocytopenia also is often present. Uncontrolled proliferation of granulocytes occurs in myelogenous leukemia.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At the time of diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. which of the following areas is often involved?
- A.
Back
- B.
Chest
- C.
Groin
- D.
Neck
Correct Answer
D. NeckExplanation
At the time of diagnosis. a painless cervical lesion is often present. The back. chest. and groin areas aren’t involved.Rate this question:
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- 4.
According to a standard staging classification of Hodgkin’s disease. which of the following criteria reflects stage II?
- A.
Involvement of extralymphatic organs or tissues
- B.
Involvement of single lymph node region or structure
- C.
Involvement of two or more lymph node regions or structures.
- D.
Involvement of lymph node regions or structures on both sides of the diaphragm
Correct Answer
C. Involvement of two or more lymph node regions or structures.Explanation
Stage II involves two or more lymph node regions. Stage I only involves one lymph node region; stage III involves nodes on both sides of the diaphragm; and stage IV involves extralymphatic organs or tissues.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is correct about the rate of cell growth in relation to chemotherapy?
- A.
Faster growing cells are less susceptible to chemotherapy.
- B.
Non-dividing cells are more susceptible to chemotherapy
- C.
Faster growing cells are more susceptible to chemotherapy
- D.
Slower growing cells are more susceptible to chemotherapy
Correct Answer
C. Faster growing cells are more susceptible to chemotherapyExplanation
The faster the cell grows. the more susceptible it is to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Slow-growing and non-dividing cells are less susceptible to chemotherapy. Repeated cycles of chemotherapy are used to destroy nondividing cells as they begin active cell division.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following foods should a client with leukemia avoid?
- A.
White bread
- B.
Carrot sticks
- C.
Stewed apples
- D.
Medium rare steak
Correct Answer
B. Carrot sticksExplanation
A low-bacteria diet would be indicated with excludes raw fruits and vegetables.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A client with leukemia has neutropenia. Which of the following functions must be frequently assessed?
- A.
Blood pressure
- B.
Bowel sounds
- C.
Heart sounds
- D.
Breath sounds
Correct Answer
D. Breath soundsExplanation
Pneumonia. both viral and fungal. is a common cause of death in clients with neutropenia. so frequent assessment of respiratory rate and breath sounds is required. Although assessing blood pressure. bowel sounds. and heart sounds is important. it won’t help detect pneumonia.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing multiple myeloma?
- A.
A 20-year-old Asian woman
- B.
A 30-year-old White man
- C.
A 50-year-old Hispanic woman
- D.
A 60-year-old African-American man
Correct Answer
D. A 60-year-old African-American manExplanation
Multiple myeloma is more common in middle-aged and older clients (the median age at diagnosis is 60 years) and is twice as common in Blacks as Whites. It occurs most often in Black men.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following substances has abnormal values early in the course of multiple myeloma (MM)?
- A.
Immunoglobulins
- B.
Platelets
- C.
Red blood cells
- D.
White blood cells
Correct Answer
A. ImmunoglobulinsExplanation
MM is characterized by malignant plasma cells that produce an increased amount of immunoglobulin that isn’t functional. As more malignant plasma cells are produced. there’s less space in the bone marrow for RBC production. In late stages. platelets and WBC’s are reduced as the bone marrow is infiltrated by malignant plasma cells.Rate this question:
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For which of the following conditions is a client with multiple myeloma (MM) monitored?
- A.
Hypercalcemia
- B.
Hyperkalemia
- C.
Hypernatremia
- D.
Hypermagnesemia
Correct Answer
A. HypercalcemiaExplanation
Calcium is released when the bone is destroyed. This causes an increase in serum calcium levels. MM doesn’t affect potassium. sodium. or magnesium levels.Rate this question:
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