NCLEX-PN Questions Bank

Alkylating agents are highly reactive chemicals that introduce alkyl radicals into biologically active molecules

and thereby prevent their proper functioning, replication, and transcription. Choice 2 is incorrect because alkylating

agents have numerous side effects including alopecia, nausea, vomiting, and myelosuppression. Choice 3 is incorrect because nitrogen mustards have a broad spectrum of activity against chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and breast and ovarian cancer, but they are effective chemotherapeutic agents because of DNA crosslinkage. Choice 4 is incorrect because alkylating agents are non-cell-cycle-specific agents.PharmacologicalTherapies

Inhalation is the most common cause of injury from a house fire.Accident Prevention

Using a direct approach is best when asking about suspected abuse. Clients are reluctant to report abuse

because of shame and fear of reprisal.Psychosocial Integrity

The vast majority of deaths resulting from unintentional poisoning occur in toddlers.Safety and Infection

Control