PHARMACOLOGY A PATIENT CENTERED
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION VERIFIED PASS
◉ A patient in the outpatient oncology clinic has developed
mucosistis after receiving fluorouracil. Which statement made by
the patient indicates the need for additional teaching about
mucositis?
A. I will frequently rinse out my mouth with normal saline.
B. To relieve my mouth pain, I will use ice pops or ice chips.
C. I will use mouthwash with alcohol to clean my mouth.
D. Using a soft toothbrush will clean and freshen my breath..
Answer: C. I will use mouthwash with alcohol to clean my mouth.
◉ A patient is scheduled to receive high-dose cyclophosphamide via
an intravenous infusion as treatment for cancer. Which will be the
most important for the nurse to include when teaching the patient
about cyclophosphamide?
A. An indwelling urinary catheter will be placed.
B. Drink at least 2 L of fluid per day.
C. Empty the bladder every 4 to 6 hours
,D. Limit fluid intake during chemotherapy. Answer: B. Drink at least
2 L of fluid per day.
◉ A nurse is administering doxorubicin to a pt in the outpatient
oncology clinic. WHich information would be most important for the
nurse to include in patient teaching?
A. Blood counts will most likely remain normal
B. Complete alopecia rarely occurs with this drug
C. Report any SOB, palpitations, or edema to the health care provider
D. Tissue necrosis usually occurs 2 to 3 days after administration.
Answer: C. Report any SOB, palpitations, or edema to the health care
provider
◉ A patient diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to receive
vincristine. Which nursing assessment will have the highest priority
when providing care for this patient?
A. Degree of alopecia
B. Increased digoxin levels
C. Decreased phenytoin effects
D. Periphearal neurophathy. Answer: C. Decreased phenytoin effects
◉ A patient is experiencing mucositis (stomatitis) after receiving
chemotherapy. Which symptomatic treatments will be appropriate?
(Select all that apply)
, A. Frequent mouth rinses
B. Antiemetics
C. Topical anesthetics
D. Stress reduction
E. Antibiotics. Answer: A. Frequent mouth rinses
C. Topical anesthetics
E. Antibiotics
◉ A nurse is teaching a patient who will receive chemotherapy that
will cause thrombocytopenia. Which instructions will the nurse
include in the patient's teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Use an electric razor when shaving.
B. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
C. Use aspirin for pain or headache.
D. Monitor oral temperature daily.
E. Report any bleeding (gums, petechiae, bruises, hematuria,
melena) to the health care provider.. Answer: A. Use an electric razor
when shaving.
B. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
E. Report any bleeding (gums, petechiae, bruises, hematuria,
melena) to the health care provider.
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION VERIFIED PASS
◉ A patient in the outpatient oncology clinic has developed
mucosistis after receiving fluorouracil. Which statement made by
the patient indicates the need for additional teaching about
mucositis?
A. I will frequently rinse out my mouth with normal saline.
B. To relieve my mouth pain, I will use ice pops or ice chips.
C. I will use mouthwash with alcohol to clean my mouth.
D. Using a soft toothbrush will clean and freshen my breath..
Answer: C. I will use mouthwash with alcohol to clean my mouth.
◉ A patient is scheduled to receive high-dose cyclophosphamide via
an intravenous infusion as treatment for cancer. Which will be the
most important for the nurse to include when teaching the patient
about cyclophosphamide?
A. An indwelling urinary catheter will be placed.
B. Drink at least 2 L of fluid per day.
C. Empty the bladder every 4 to 6 hours
,D. Limit fluid intake during chemotherapy. Answer: B. Drink at least
2 L of fluid per day.
◉ A nurse is administering doxorubicin to a pt in the outpatient
oncology clinic. WHich information would be most important for the
nurse to include in patient teaching?
A. Blood counts will most likely remain normal
B. Complete alopecia rarely occurs with this drug
C. Report any SOB, palpitations, or edema to the health care provider
D. Tissue necrosis usually occurs 2 to 3 days after administration.
Answer: C. Report any SOB, palpitations, or edema to the health care
provider
◉ A patient diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to receive
vincristine. Which nursing assessment will have the highest priority
when providing care for this patient?
A. Degree of alopecia
B. Increased digoxin levels
C. Decreased phenytoin effects
D. Periphearal neurophathy. Answer: C. Decreased phenytoin effects
◉ A patient is experiencing mucositis (stomatitis) after receiving
chemotherapy. Which symptomatic treatments will be appropriate?
(Select all that apply)
, A. Frequent mouth rinses
B. Antiemetics
C. Topical anesthetics
D. Stress reduction
E. Antibiotics. Answer: A. Frequent mouth rinses
C. Topical anesthetics
E. Antibiotics
◉ A nurse is teaching a patient who will receive chemotherapy that
will cause thrombocytopenia. Which instructions will the nurse
include in the patient's teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Use an electric razor when shaving.
B. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
C. Use aspirin for pain or headache.
D. Monitor oral temperature daily.
E. Report any bleeding (gums, petechiae, bruises, hematuria,
melena) to the health care provider.. Answer: A. Use an electric razor
when shaving.
B. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
E. Report any bleeding (gums, petechiae, bruises, hematuria,
melena) to the health care provider.
