ONS ONCC CHEMOTHERAPY BIOTHERAPY
IMMUNOTHERAPY 2026 ACTUAL SCRIPT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
◉ Nadir. Answer: -point at which blood cell counts are at their
lowest following treatment
-typically, but not always, occurs 7-10 days after the cycle is
administered
◉ Neutropenia. Answer: -ANC of less than 500/mm3 or
-less than 1000/mm3 with the expectation that the count will drop
below 500 in the next 48 hours
◉ Neutopenia RF. Answer: -older than 65
-hx of neutropenia with previous chemo
-previous chemo or radiation
,-hematologic malignancy, uncontrolled or advanced cancer, or lung
cancer
◉ Neutropenic Fever. Answer: -temp of 38.3 or greater one time
-temp of 38 lasting 1 hour
◉ Absolute Neutrophil Count. Answer: - (%segs + %bands) x (WBC)
/ 100
◉ Mucositis. Answer: -inflammation of the mucous membrane lining
the digestive tract from mouth to anus
-affects 40-100% of pts
◉ Stomatitis. Answer: -specifically inflammatory conditions of the
mouth
◉ Xerostomia. Answer: -dryness of the mouth caused by damage to
or dysfunction of the salivary glands
◉ Hypersensitivity Reaction (HSR). Answer: -body mounts an
immunologic response to a foreign substance or antigen, resulting in
local tissue injury
, ◉ IgE-mediated. Answer: -immediate (within 5 minute) HSR,
present like classic allergic reactions
◉ T-Cell--Mediated. Answer: -Delayed hypersensitivity reactions,
can occur any time after the immediate hypersensitivity window,
even days or weeks
◉ Type 1 HSR early S/SX. Answer: -pruritus
-restlessness, agitation, anxiety, feeling of impending doom
-fever, flushing, chills
-urticaria (hives)
-maculopapular rash
-edema of hands, face, and feet
-N/V
-dyspnea, wheezing, bronchospasm
-hypotension, cyanosis
-circulatory and respiratory collapse
◉ Type IV HSR. Answer: -pneumonitis
-mucositis
-contact dermatitis
IMMUNOTHERAPY 2026 ACTUAL SCRIPT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
◉ Nadir. Answer: -point at which blood cell counts are at their
lowest following treatment
-typically, but not always, occurs 7-10 days after the cycle is
administered
◉ Neutropenia. Answer: -ANC of less than 500/mm3 or
-less than 1000/mm3 with the expectation that the count will drop
below 500 in the next 48 hours
◉ Neutopenia RF. Answer: -older than 65
-hx of neutropenia with previous chemo
-previous chemo or radiation
,-hematologic malignancy, uncontrolled or advanced cancer, or lung
cancer
◉ Neutropenic Fever. Answer: -temp of 38.3 or greater one time
-temp of 38 lasting 1 hour
◉ Absolute Neutrophil Count. Answer: - (%segs + %bands) x (WBC)
/ 100
◉ Mucositis. Answer: -inflammation of the mucous membrane lining
the digestive tract from mouth to anus
-affects 40-100% of pts
◉ Stomatitis. Answer: -specifically inflammatory conditions of the
mouth
◉ Xerostomia. Answer: -dryness of the mouth caused by damage to
or dysfunction of the salivary glands
◉ Hypersensitivity Reaction (HSR). Answer: -body mounts an
immunologic response to a foreign substance or antigen, resulting in
local tissue injury
, ◉ IgE-mediated. Answer: -immediate (within 5 minute) HSR,
present like classic allergic reactions
◉ T-Cell--Mediated. Answer: -Delayed hypersensitivity reactions,
can occur any time after the immediate hypersensitivity window,
even days or weeks
◉ Type 1 HSR early S/SX. Answer: -pruritus
-restlessness, agitation, anxiety, feeling of impending doom
-fever, flushing, chills
-urticaria (hives)
-maculopapular rash
-edema of hands, face, and feet
-N/V
-dyspnea, wheezing, bronchospasm
-hypotension, cyanosis
-circulatory and respiratory collapse
◉ Type IV HSR. Answer: -pneumonitis
-mucositis
-contact dermatitis
