EXAM WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid
tumor, it is called what? - ANS - 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? - ANS - Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - ANS -
Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - ANS - M Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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: - ANS - 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? - ANS - Apply a warm compress
for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? - correct
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? - ANS - Gowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy
by IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs