3S Oncology Chemo Certification
exam 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
Which of the following may be included in a medical
surveillance program? - Ans>> Administer periodic
questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of PPE, and
adverse events
The NCCN guidelines recommend that with the agent you
are administering that you should give the following three
drug combination as antiemetic premedication:
1. 5-HT3 Antagonist
2. NK1 Antagonist
3. Corticosteroid - Ans>> High emetic risk
exam 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
Which of the following may be included in a medical
surveillance program? - Ans>> Administer periodic
questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of PPE, and
adverse events
The NCCN guidelines recommend that with the agent you
are administering that you should give the following three
drug combination as antiemetic premedication:
1. 5-HT3 Antagonist
2. NK1 Antagonist
3. Corticosteroid - Ans>> High emetic risk
