APHON Principles of Chemo and Biotherapy Exam Questions with Correct Answers

APHON Principles of Chemo and Biotherapy Exam Questions with Correct
Answers


Question 1:
Biotherapy
Answer:
Targeted anticancer agents also known as biological response modifiers (BRM)


Question 2:
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are what class
Answer:
Biotherapy


Question 3:
Monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) are what class
Answer:
Biotherapy


Question 4:
Define pharmacokinetics
Answer:
Study of drug absorption, metabolism, and excretion


Question 5:
Define pharmacodynamics
Answer:
The concentration of the drug in the body and how it produces a response


Question 6:
Define adjuvant chemotherapy
Answer:
The use of chemo after another type of therapy, such as surgery, to treat residual disease or
undetectable metastasis.

, Question 7:
When chemo is used preoperatively to decrease tumor burden in order to make it easier to
remove the tumor surgically.
Answer:
Define neoadjuvant chemotherapy


Question 8:
Define sanctuary sites
Answer:
Sites within the body where tumor cells sequester and are not easily reached by chemo such as
the CNS


Question 9:
What normal cells are most often effected by chemotherapy
Answer:
Hematopoietic, mucosal (mouth & GI), hair follicles


Question 10:
Why use chemotherapy
Answer:
To prevent cancer cells from dividing, metastasizing, and ultimately causing the death of the
patient


Question 11:
Cure
Answer:
To permanently eradicate the cancer


Question 12:
Control
Answer:
To extend the length & QOL when cure is not feasible or realistic


Question 13:
Palliation
Answer:
Minimize pain and suffering during end of life