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
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, 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
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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
1
, 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
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