Chemo Renewal Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Along with age and sex, what information is needed to calculate the dose of carboplatin with an AUC
of 5 using the Cockcroft-Gault method? - CORRECT ANSWER Weight in kg, serum creatine,
age and sex
What diagnostic examination is anticipated prior to administration of doxorubicin (Doxil)? -
CORRECT ANSWER Echocardiogram
Which of the following agents is likely to be effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in a
patient being treated with Fluorouracil (5FU)? - CORRECT ANSWER Loperamide (Imodium)
The cumulative dose of an antineoplastic agent is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER the total
dose that is given to a patient over a lifetime.
Using the Calvert formula, calculate the carboplatin dose for a 52-year-old male patient who weighs
79.4kg and has serum creatine of 0.8 mg/dl and AUC 4. - CORRECT ANSWER 585
The nurse is providing patient teaching regarding Nivolumab. Which of these statements by the
patient indicates understanding of the information. - CORRECT ANSWER I will notify my
doctor right away if I develop a rash or diarrhea.
Which of the following side effects do patients have a higher risk of developing when receiving
combination chemotherapy and radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypothyroidism
Which of the following indicates a LACK of understanding about when to do medication
reconciliation? - CORRECT ANSWER MAYBE
Clinical encounter where NEW medications are ordered.
When existing orders are rewritten?
A 35-year old male patient who is to receive chemotherapy should be advised about which of the
following regarding fertility? - CORRECT ANSWER Consider sperm banking pretreatment
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Along with age and sex, what information is needed to calculate the dose of carboplatin with an AUC
of 5 using the Cockcroft-Gault method? - CORRECT ANSWER Weight in kg, serum creatine,
age and sex
What diagnostic examination is anticipated prior to administration of doxorubicin (Doxil)? -
CORRECT ANSWER Echocardiogram
Which of the following agents is likely to be effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in a
patient being treated with Fluorouracil (5FU)? - CORRECT ANSWER Loperamide (Imodium)
The cumulative dose of an antineoplastic agent is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER the total
dose that is given to a patient over a lifetime.
Using the Calvert formula, calculate the carboplatin dose for a 52-year-old male patient who weighs
79.4kg and has serum creatine of 0.8 mg/dl and AUC 4. - CORRECT ANSWER 585
The nurse is providing patient teaching regarding Nivolumab. Which of these statements by the
patient indicates understanding of the information. - CORRECT ANSWER I will notify my
doctor right away if I develop a rash or diarrhea.
Which of the following side effects do patients have a higher risk of developing when receiving
combination chemotherapy and radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypothyroidism
Which of the following indicates a LACK of understanding about when to do medication
reconciliation? - CORRECT ANSWER MAYBE
Clinical encounter where NEW medications are ordered.
When existing orders are rewritten?
A 35-year old male patient who is to receive chemotherapy should be advised about which of the
following regarding fertility? - CORRECT ANSWER Consider sperm banking pretreatment
