FREE Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse MCQ Questions and Answer

Question 1

Which stage of clinical trials does a drug's safety, dose, and side effects evaluation take place?

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Phase I

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Phase IV.

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Phase III.

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Phase II.

Question 2

During chemotherapy, a patient experiences excruciating vesicular and crusting blisters on the lips, mouth, and gums.  The nurse's anticipated diagnosis is:

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oral herpes simplex virus.

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oral mucositis.

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gingivitis.

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oral candidiasis.

Question 3

A brain tumor patient had a seizure and loses consciousness during it.  The patient receives a score of 12 on the Glasgow coma scale when assessed 10 minutes after the seizure.  What category does this patient fit into?

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Moderate head injury.

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Severe head injury.

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Mild head injury.

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Coma.

Question 4

Which of the following might the renal system do in reaction to pain that is not being treated?

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Hypokalemia.

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Hyperkalemia.

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Hypotension.

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Hyponatremia.

Question 5

Which of the following chemotherapeutic drug classes targets the cell cycle specifically?

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Antimetabolites.

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Antitumor antibiotics.

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Hormonal agents.

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Alkylating agents.

Question 6

Typhlitis, also known as neutropenic enterocolitis, has been identified in a patient. The main course of action is:

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broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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palliative care only.

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volume resuscitation.

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surgical bowel excision.

Question 7

The nurse is preparing a 14-year-old patient for her first chemotherapy treatment when she starts to cry and says, "I don't think I can do this." The nurse's top priorities are to:

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allow the patient to express her feelings.

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notify the physician that the treatment must be delayed.

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reassure the patient.

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complete the treatment.