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3S Oncology Chemo Certification
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3S Oncology Chemo CertificationWhen 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
-Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with
administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy? - -Gowns should be worn while
administering chemotherapy by IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical,
intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
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