An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy
Which of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
A) Cells with a long generation time
B) Cells that lack contact inhibition
C) Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
D) Cells that lack a blood supply
C
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A radial graft is planned in the treatment of a patient's oropharyngeal cancer. In order to ensure that the surgery will be successful, the care team must perform what assessment prior to surgery?
A) Assessing function of cranial nerves V, VI, and IX B) Assessing for a history of GERD C) Assessing for signs or symptoms of atherosclerosis D) Assessing the patency of the ulnar artery
Which patient would be most at risk for constipation?
a. Patient taking antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection b. Patient taking hormones for postmenopausal symptoms c. Patient iron supplements for anemia d. Patient taking nonsteroidal inhalants for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A client who has recently lost 75 pounds continues to dress in loose, baggy clothing and frequently talks about being fat. The nurse realizes this finding most likely indicates:
1. Role confusion 2. Body image disturbance 3. Fear of success 4. Lack of education
The combining form of a word
A) is made up of the prefix and the suffix. B) is made up of the root word and the combining vowel. C) is made up of the prefix and the combining vowel. D) is made up of the prefix, suffix, and the combining vowel.