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3S Oncology Chemo Certification questions and answers .
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3S Oncology Chemo Certificationquestions and answers
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the
size of a solid tumor, it is called what? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? -
ANSWER-Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? -
ANSWER-M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling
procedures? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Dispose in a yellow
chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients
receiving chemotherapy? - ANSWER-Employee has the responsibility to notify
employer of pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following
routes of administration? SATA - ANSWER-Select all answers.
When caring for the patient who is receiving chemotherapy, you notice a puddle
of urine beneath the foley bag on the floor. What should be your first action? -
ANSWER-Remove unnecessary people from the area
Which of the following may be included in a medical surveillance program? -
ANSWER-Administer periodic questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of
PPE, and adverse events
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