ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Administration Exam Questions &
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Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune
system cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone
marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be
produced and enter bloodstream
Lymphoma -cancer that begins in immune system
(WBC=lymphocytes)
-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
-B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies
(bacteria and viruses, most common lymphoma
-T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune,
destroy germs and abnormal cells
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Hodgkin lymphoma Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system
cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
Myeloma Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce
antibodies)
Chemotherapy All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer,
given through oral and parenteral routes or other
routes as specified in the standard, not including
hormonal therapies.
Who can order chemotherapy? Written and signed by licensed independent
practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
Can you use verbal orders for NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.
chemotherapy?
Who can mix Chemotherapy? Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy? Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep
and training. See specific state laws and statutes
How often is chemo competency Annual continuing ed and competency assessment
reassessed> is recommended
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