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Question 11
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CH 101
These are known as “cancer causing genes” when activated. Answer
Question 12
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CH 101
Technically, the term cancer Answer only applies to cytotoxic drugs, although there are 4 major groups of drugs that are used to treat cancer.
Question 13
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CH 103
Answer agents work by mimicking or suppressing endogenous hormones and are usually used to treat reproductive cancers
Question 14
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CH 101
Nausea and vomiting are one of the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following is true about chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting? Select all that apply
Select one or more:
a.
Single drug therapy is most safe and effective
b.
The combination of aprepitant, dexamethasone, and a serotonin antagonist has been found to be highly effective for patients receiving chemotherapy that is known to cause significant nausea and vomiting (highly emetogenic)
c.
Often can be successfully reduced by premedicating the patient before the patient receives the chemotherapy
d.
Should be addressed by treating the patient once vomiting occurs
e.
Caused by irritation of the GI tract by the medications
f.
Is usually minor
g.
Is often more severe than other kinds of nausea and vomiting
h.
Caused by direct stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone
Question 15
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CH 101
The Answer is used to describe the lowest neutrophil count and typically occurs between days 10 and 14 after receiving the chemotherapy
Question 16
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CH 102
Which of the following is true of cell-cycle specific cytotoxic drugs? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Must be present as neoplastic cells cycle through the specific phase
b.
Toxic only to cells that are actively participating in the cell cycle
c.
Toxic to cells at any point in the cell cycle, including the resting phase (G0)
d.
Are toxic only to cells passing through a particular phase of the cell cycle
e.
Scheduling of drug administration does not impact effectiveness
f.
Known as schedule dependent drugs
Question 17
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CH 103
Answer drugs bind with specific molecular targets on cancer cells to suppress tumor growth and promote cell death
Question 18
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CH 103
Answer inhibitors work by suppressing the formation of new blood vessels and deprive solid tumors of the blood supply needed for continued growth.
Question 19
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CH 101
The nurse has a patient with cancer who is asking why she should have screening for cancer, when the cancer screening is so uncomfortable. Does it really make a difference? The nurse should address this patient’s concerns by answering these questions.
Why is early detection of cancer an important aspect of successful treatment?
Why do solid tumors respond poorly to chemotherapy
please include references for your answer

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