Administration Exam Questions and Answers
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Answer -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system cells.
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-Ex leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
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2. Leukemia
Answer cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
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-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
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3. Lymphoma
Answer -cancer that begins in immune system (WBC=lymphocytes)
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-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
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-B lymphocytes (B cells) -
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make antibodies (bacteria and viruses, most common lymphoma
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-T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs and abnormal cells
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4. Hodgkin lymphoma g
Answer Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
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5. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma g
Answer -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells
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-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
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6. Myeloma
Answer Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
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7. Chemotherapy
Answer All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given through oral and parenteral
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routes or other routes as specified in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
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8. Who can order chemotherapy?
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Answer Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Onco
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9. Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy?
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Answer NO! Only when holding/stop- ping admin.
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10. Who can mix Chemotherapy?
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Answer Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
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11. Who can administer chemotherapy?
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Answer Registered Nurses with specialized ed-
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, 12. How often is chemo competency reassessed>
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Answer Annual continuing ed and competency assessment is recommended
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13. What is the dose verification process?
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Answer -confirm plan with patient
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-two practitioners verify
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Answer drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration date, appearance
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-document verification in chart g g g
14. What PPE is required for IV Chemotherapy?
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-Gown
Answer disposable, back closed, long sleeved
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-Respirator
Answer NIOSH approved
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-Eye & Face face shield/mask
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15. Neoadjuvant therapy (tumor burden) g g g
Answer Chemo BEFORE primary treatment (common in breast and colon)
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