Oncology-- HURST REVIEW Part II Question And Correct Answers.
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HURST.
Goal of chemotherapy - correct answer is to eliminate or reduce the number of cancer cells by destroying cells as they are developing
Chemo drugs that attack a specific phase of cell development - correct answer Cell-specific chemo drugs
Chemo drugs that work at all or any phase of cell devel...
Oncology-- HURST REVIEW Part II
Goal of chemotherapy - correct answer is to eliminate or reduce the number of cancer cells by destroying cells as they are developing
Chemo drugs that attack a specific phase of cell development - correct answer Cell-specific chemo drugs
Chemo drugs that work at all or any phase of cell development - correct answer cell cycle non-specific chemo drugs
Chemo drugs work best while the tumor cells are... - correct answer actively growing
Chemotherapy drugs can be administered by multiple routes: - correct answer oral, topical, IM, IV, and intracavity (directly into a body cavity)
Always be careful when handling antineoplastic drugs because... - correct answer of the dangers of exposure-- these drugs can be carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic
Look up drug information before administering chemo to make sure you are... - correct answer handling it correctly
Exposure can occur by drug contact with the... - correct answer skin or mucous membranes, inhalation, ingestion, or accidental injection
Full chemotherapy precautions - correct answer Chemotherapy gown, two pairs of chemo gloves, and goggles and/or mask if splashing or inhalation could occur How should the chemotherapy gown be? - correct answer must be coated to prevent contamination. If contaminated, CHANGE immediately
How do we wear the two pair of chemo gloves? - correct answer They are thicker and longer than standard gloves, one pair under the gown and one pair over the gown cuff
Chemo drugs can be given orally, so wear... - correct answer one pair of chemo drugs
When handling body fluids during chemotherapy, you should wear.... - correct answer two pair of chemo gloves and a chemo gown; add a face shield if worry about splashing
How long is chemotherapy excreted after administration? - correct answer 3-7 days
How do we properly dispose chemotherapy? - correct answer Yellow rigid chemo waste container for sharps & IV equipment; yellow chemo waste bag for gowns, gloves, and disposable items; wash hands w/ soap & water after removing gloves
If you have a chemotherapy spill, What should you do? (in order) - correct answer Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, get spill kit from wall in client's room, put on respirator mask (can be hazardous if inhaled), put on chemo gown, put on 2 sets of gloves, put on goggles, and use absorbent pads to wipe up spill (floor needs to be cleaned 3x!)
How do we handle a chemotherapy spill? - correct answer Handle as a hazardous chemical spil
What is the major complication that can occur with chemotherapy administration? - correct answer Extravasation
How are most chemo drugs given? - correct answer IV via central line
When is a peripheral line used when giving chemotherapy? - correct answer only if drug is IV push or infuses in less than 1 hour
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