QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are
termed? - Correct Answer: genotoxicity
The vinca alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division?
Correct Answer: m phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence
to oral chemotherapy? Correct Answer: schedule a phone call with the
patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should
discharge education for the patient include? - Correct Answer:
encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your
discussion with patients when they go home after completing
chemotherapy? - Correct Answer: sexual relations are often allowed as
long as special precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members
during chemotherapy treatments. Your best response is: - Correct
Answer: normal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
, Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of
chemotherapy. What do you teach them about caring for the site when
they get home? - Correct Answer: apply a warm compress for 15
minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling
procedures? - Correct Answer: wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested
gloves and gown when handling hd exposed bodily fluids
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to
reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? - Correct Answer:
neoadjuvant therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and
therefore can affect the cancer in any phase of the cell cycle? -
Correct Answer: alkylating agents
Which of the following is true about the use of chemotherapy gowns
with administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? - Correct Answer:
gowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy by iv, oral (if
splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the
minimum amount of time to maintain hazardous drug precautions? -
Correct Answer: 48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in
cleaning an incontinent patient with chemotherapy infusing. The gown
does not appear soiled. What should be done with the gown? -
Correct Answer: dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for
patients receiving chemotherapy? - Correct Answer: employee
has the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy