CHEMO CERTIFICATION TEST LATEST 2024-2025 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy aretermed? -
ANSWER- Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent celldivision? -
ANSWER- M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherenceto 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 longas 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
The NCCN guidelines recommend that with the agent you are administering that
you should give the following three drug combinationas antiemetic
premedication:5-HT3 AntagonistNK1 AntagonistCorticosteroid - ANSWER- High
emetic risk
Which of the following is often overlooked or sometimes even not included in the
routine two-nurse check of chemotherapy orders? -ANSWER- Cumulative Dose
, IV access is needed for a continuous infusion of vincristine and doxorubicin. Of
the choices below, which would be the best location to infuse this treatment? -
ANSWER- Peripherally inserted central catheterwith strong blood return
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, 4times 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
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) toreduce 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 andtherefore can
affect the cancer in any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWER- Alkylating Agents
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 theminimum
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 gowndoes not appear soiled.
What should be done with the gown? - ANSWER- Dispose in a yellow
chemotherapy waste container
Prior to beginning any chemotherapy treatment, the nurse must performan
assessment where which of the following should occur? - ANSWER-Discussion
with the patient about a history of drug, allergic, or transfusion reactions
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy aretermed? -
ANSWER- Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent celldivision? -
ANSWER- M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherenceto 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 longas 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
The NCCN guidelines recommend that with the agent you are administering that
you should give the following three drug combinationas antiemetic
premedication:5-HT3 AntagonistNK1 AntagonistCorticosteroid - ANSWER- High
emetic risk
Which of the following is often overlooked or sometimes even not included in the
routine two-nurse check of chemotherapy orders? -ANSWER- Cumulative Dose
, IV access is needed for a continuous infusion of vincristine and doxorubicin. Of
the choices below, which would be the best location to infuse this treatment? -
ANSWER- Peripherally inserted central catheterwith strong blood return
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, 4times 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
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) toreduce 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 andtherefore can
affect the cancer in any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWER- Alkylating Agents
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 theminimum
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 gowndoes not appear soiled.
What should be done with the gown? - ANSWER- Dispose in a yellow
chemotherapy waste container
Prior to beginning any chemotherapy treatment, the nurse must performan
assessment where which of the following should occur? - ANSWER-Discussion
with the patient about a history of drug, allergic, or transfusion reactions
