3S Oncology Chemo Certification
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to
reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? - ANS 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? - ANS
Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are
termed? - ANS Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell
division? - ANS M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient
adherence to oral chemotherapy? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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: - ANS
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? - ANS Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4
times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of
safe-handling procedures? - ANS Wear two pairs of
chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed
bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns
with administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANS 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?
- ANS 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? - ANS
Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for
patients receiving chemotherapy? - ANS Employee has the
responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the
following routes of administration? SATA - ANS Select all answers.
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to
reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? - ANS 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? - ANS
Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are
termed? - ANS Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell
division? - ANS M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient
adherence to oral chemotherapy? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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: - ANS
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? - ANS Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4
times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of
safe-handling procedures? - ANS Wear two pairs of
chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed
bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns
with administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANS 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?
- ANS 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? - ANS
Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for
patients receiving chemotherapy? - ANS Employee has the
responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the
following routes of administration? SATA - ANS Select all answers.
