Oncology II: Common Cancer Types & Treatments: pharmacology practice questions
Oncology II: Common Cancer Types & Treatments is a high-yield area on the PEBC, NAPLEX, OPRA and FPGEE exams. Phartoonz has 33 exam-style Oncology II: Common Cancer Types & Treatments questions, each written to test the clinical decisions these licensing exams actually reward — mechanism of action, dosing, monitoring parameters, adverse effects, contraindications and patient counseling.
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Sample questions
Aromatase inhibitors are used to prevent breast cancer recurrence, but are poorly tolerated in many women. Choose the likely side effects from the use of aromatase inhibitors. (Select ALL that apply.)
- 1Myalgias
- 2Thrombocytopenia
- 3Osteoporosis
- 4Leukopenia
- 5Hot flashes
A pharmacist has filled a prescription for exemestane (Aromasin). She should include the following points in her counseling to the patient: (Select ALL that apply.)
- 1Ensure adequate calcium intake.
- 2Ensure adequate vitamin D supplementation.
- 3Ensure adequate iron intake.
- 4Get immediate help if the patient notices any new or worsening chest pain or becomes short of breath.
- 5The patient may experience weakness, extreme fatigue and a desire to eat non-food substances such as paper. If this happens, report these symptoms immediately to a physician.
Which of the following represents a boxed warning and significant side effect of ifosfamide therapy?
- 1Pulmonary toxicity
- 2Bladder toxicity
- 3Cardiotoxicity
- 4Pancreatitis
- 5Fatal rash
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