oncology exam

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to students/nurses that have taken oncology:

can anyone please tell me what teachers are most likely to test on for oncology? i have done all the readings and have been studying like crazy! i need to do well on this upcoming exam...please help!

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Good question, I have an oncology test next week as well!! :p

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

When I had a pediatric exam over oncology, most of it was over chemo and other oncology drugs along with their side effects.

For example, I would know about the biological response modifiers and how they work and why they would be prescribed (epogen, neulasta, etc).

Good luck. I'm sure you will do fine!

Best,

Diane

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I will also have an exam on oncology in a few weeks. I have been focusing on the general stuff, such as side effects of chemo & radiation, nursing care for patients receiving chemo (skin care, nutrition, oral care, fatigue, pain), palliative and hospice care, neutropenia, no flowers, fruits and vegetables in patient's room (risk for infection #1 cause of death).

Infection-adequate hydration and nutrition are very important, high protein diet

Thrombocytopenia-check H&H

Chemo safety--extravasation (the escape of fluid), increases risk for infection and bleeding

Leukopenia

Anemia

Monitoring of blood cell counts frequently is essential

Good luck to you all!

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