3S ONCOLOGY CHEMO CERTIFICATION
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size
of a solid tumor, it is called what? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? -
✔✔Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - ✔✔M
Phase
, Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling
procedures? - ✔✔Wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size
of a solid tumor, it is called what? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? -
✔✔Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - ✔✔M
Phase
, Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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: - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling
procedures? - ✔✔Wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
