3S ONCOLOGY CHEMO CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid tumor, it is called what? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER Alkylating Agents Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? CORRECT ANSWER Genotoxicity The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? CORRECT ANSWER M Phase Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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: CORRECT ANSWER Normal contact and hugging and kissing are safe