Exam 2 Oncology Nursing Newest 2026
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what contributes to a heightened reaction of stomatitis in patients receiving
radiation - CORRECT ANSWER-metallic dental fillings
which of the following side effects resulting from chest/lung radiation
treatment is characterized by a "lump in the throat"? - CORRECT ANSWER-
esophagitis
hemolytic anemia is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-a decrease in
peripheral RBC count
radiation recall reactions is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-5 FU
A chemo agent 5 FU is ordered as an adjunct measure to surgery. Which
statement about chemo is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-it affects both
normal and tumor cells
Which is not a delayed effect following a H & N radiation therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-mucositis
, The client is receiving external beam radiation the the neck for cancer of
the larynx. The most likely side effect to be expected is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-sore throat
Which of the following are common side effects of radiation therapy to the
abdomen?
nausea
vomitting
fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Bleeding, a presenting symptom of leukemia, can be due to a decrease in
the number of which circulating normal blood cells? - CORRECT ANSWER-
platelets
What organ most commonly used by the body excretes drugs and their
byproducts - CORRECT ANSWER-kidneys
magic mouthwash is used when a patient experiences: - CORRECT
ANSWER-pain
The escape of fluids into the surrounding tissues, often seen when
intravenous needles infiltrate is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER-
extravasation
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
what contributes to a heightened reaction of stomatitis in patients receiving
radiation - CORRECT ANSWER-metallic dental fillings
which of the following side effects resulting from chest/lung radiation
treatment is characterized by a "lump in the throat"? - CORRECT ANSWER-
esophagitis
hemolytic anemia is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-a decrease in
peripheral RBC count
radiation recall reactions is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-5 FU
A chemo agent 5 FU is ordered as an adjunct measure to surgery. Which
statement about chemo is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-it affects both
normal and tumor cells
Which is not a delayed effect following a H & N radiation therapy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-mucositis
, The client is receiving external beam radiation the the neck for cancer of
the larynx. The most likely side effect to be expected is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-sore throat
Which of the following are common side effects of radiation therapy to the
abdomen?
nausea
vomitting
fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Bleeding, a presenting symptom of leukemia, can be due to a decrease in
the number of which circulating normal blood cells? - CORRECT ANSWER-
platelets
What organ most commonly used by the body excretes drugs and their
byproducts - CORRECT ANSWER-kidneys
magic mouthwash is used when a patient experiences: - CORRECT
ANSWER-pain
The escape of fluids into the surrounding tissues, often seen when
intravenous needles infiltrate is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER-
extravasation
