RN ONCOLOGY A RELIAS A LATEST 2023 -2024
ACTUAL EXAM 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
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A patient with chronic pain has been prescribed long-term opioids. His urine drug screen is negative for opioids, and although his last 30-day prescription was filled 7 days ago, your pill count reveals that he only has a 3-day supply remaining. What primary concern should you discuss with the patient's physician? - ANSWER- Drug diversion
A patient who is hospitalized has been crying and inconsolable. He tells you, "I see no reason to continue living". What is the FIRST action to take? - ANSWER- Ask the patient if he's considering harming himself
What is the PRIMARY goal of tertiary care? - ANSWER- Teaching lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of cancer
YES...Slowing disease progression and preventing complications
Identifying cancer through early detection when a cure is possible
---Avoiding unnecessary interventions that are unlikely to improve patient outcomes
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Your patient is a 35 year old man with prostate cancer and widespread osseous metastases.He complains of worsening mid-thoracic back pain for 2 weeks. His physical exam reveals tenderness at T8, with no neurologic deficits. What can we anticipate as the oncologist's FIRST step? - ANSWER- Schedule him for a MRI to rule out spinal cord compression.
A 24-year-old female with a family history of cervical cancer tells you she is hoping to be pregnant soon because the only treatment for cervical cancer is a hysterectomy. What is the BEST response? - ANSWER- With early detection, there are conservative treatment approaches that may preserve fertility.
What is the danger of taking NSAIDs with warfarin? - ANSWER- *****NSAIDs taken with warfarin can cause liver toxicity.NSAIDS decrease the effects of warfarin.NSAIDS increase renal clearance of warfarin.YES......NSAIDs increase the effects of warfarin.
What non-pharmacologic treatment would be recommended for your patient experiencing end-of-life dyspnea? - ANSWER- Encourage the patient to stay hydrated YES....Use of a fan to increase air circulation Raise the temperature to warm the room ****Lower the head of the bed
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