OCN Practice Tests Review
Cisplatin can result in: - answer nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - answer rupture
of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with
Xeloda/Capecitabine)
which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? - answer
prostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception
of prostate cancer
refractory platelets are due to what? - answer development of antibodies against
donor types
HLA matched platelets means... - answer the number of antibodies is decreased
which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the brain? - answer
melanoma
satiety definition - answer the feeling of being full
early satiety can be helped by: - answer increasing the amount of fats consumed
early satiety is NOT helped by - answer drinking excess fluids
giving an appetite stimulant
how many criteria must be met for home care to be reimbursed by medicare? - answer
5 things?
these 5 things are: - answer 1) patient is home bound
2) plan of care in place
3) need for skilled service
4) service is part time (< 28 hours per week)
5) services are reasonable for the patient
, what is an IV infusion "flare?" - answer blotchiness or red streaks along the vein
without swelling or pain; usually itchy
what is Reiki therapy? - answer energy therapy where the patient is not touched, can
supposedly help with pain control
nulliparous - answer never had kids
treatment for dox extravasation and cardiac toxicity... - answer Dexrazoxane
tamoxifen can cause what? - answer initial bone pain that eventually subsides
complications of a thora: - answer bleeding, infection, pain
pulmonary edema!
docetaxel is associated with what? and this can be treated with what? - answer fluid
retention treated with steroids
tenesmus definition: - answer constantly feeling like you have to poop
obstipation - answer fecal impaction
aspirin decreases mortality for what? - answer GI cancer
IT Cytarabine can be used to treat what? - answer meningitis!
what does Rifampin treat? - answer TB!
anaphylaxis usually occurs how quickly during an IV drug administration? - answer
within 30 minutes
what drug can prevent mucositis in BMT patients? - answer keratinocyte growth
factor
along with MM, normal saline rinses, saliva subs, etc.
leading cause of cancer death in men? - answer lung cancer
most common symptom with malignant bowel obstruction? - answer PAIN
nausea/vomiting is a late symptom
side effect of Oxaliplatin? - answer severe burning/numbness/tingling in hands and
feet - aka severe neuropathy, along with parasthesia of the throat
Cisplatin can result in: - answer nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - answer rupture
of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with
Xeloda/Capecitabine)
which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? - answer
prostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception
of prostate cancer
refractory platelets are due to what? - answer development of antibodies against
donor types
HLA matched platelets means... - answer the number of antibodies is decreased
which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the brain? - answer
melanoma
satiety definition - answer the feeling of being full
early satiety can be helped by: - answer increasing the amount of fats consumed
early satiety is NOT helped by - answer drinking excess fluids
giving an appetite stimulant
how many criteria must be met for home care to be reimbursed by medicare? - answer
5 things?
these 5 things are: - answer 1) patient is home bound
2) plan of care in place
3) need for skilled service
4) service is part time (< 28 hours per week)
5) services are reasonable for the patient
, what is an IV infusion "flare?" - answer blotchiness or red streaks along the vein
without swelling or pain; usually itchy
what is Reiki therapy? - answer energy therapy where the patient is not touched, can
supposedly help with pain control
nulliparous - answer never had kids
treatment for dox extravasation and cardiac toxicity... - answer Dexrazoxane
tamoxifen can cause what? - answer initial bone pain that eventually subsides
complications of a thora: - answer bleeding, infection, pain
pulmonary edema!
docetaxel is associated with what? and this can be treated with what? - answer fluid
retention treated with steroids
tenesmus definition: - answer constantly feeling like you have to poop
obstipation - answer fecal impaction
aspirin decreases mortality for what? - answer GI cancer
IT Cytarabine can be used to treat what? - answer meningitis!
what does Rifampin treat? - answer TB!
anaphylaxis usually occurs how quickly during an IV drug administration? - answer
within 30 minutes
what drug can prevent mucositis in BMT patients? - answer keratinocyte growth
factor
along with MM, normal saline rinses, saliva subs, etc.
leading cause of cancer death in men? - answer lung cancer
most common symptom with malignant bowel obstruction? - answer PAIN
nausea/vomiting is a late symptom
side effect of Oxaliplatin? - answer severe burning/numbness/tingling in hands and
feet - aka severe neuropathy, along with parasthesia of the throat
