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Prepare for oncology certification with this comprehensive Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification – Oncology Nursing Study Guide. This resource is 100% verified with correct questions and answers and includes with solution to reinforce essential concepts in chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy, antineoplastic medications, immune checkpoint inhibitors, oncology nursing standards, safe handling procedures, toxicity management, patient education, adverse effect monitoring, and evidence-based cancer care. Ideal for nursing students, oncology nurses, healthcare professionals, and certification candidates preparing for quizzes, coursework, clinical exams, and oncology certification during 2025/ 2026.

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cell non specific agents alkylating agents, nitrosoureas, misc agents, antitumor abx


cell specific agents antimetabolites and plant alkaloids


alkylating agent MOA cause breakage in DNA interfering with replication and resulting in cell death




3 subcategories of alkylating agents 1. Nitrogen mustards
2. Platinum-based agents (do not possess an alkyl group but still termed
alkylating agents as they work similarly)
3. Nitrosoureas



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Common alkylating agents cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin, carmustine


Cyclophosphamide adverse reaction hemorrhagic cystitis


Bladder protectant with administration of Mesna
cyclophosphamide


Oxaliplatin consideration refrain from cold drinks and cold air for 3-4 days


Hypersensitivity can occur with late doses of: carboplatin


High emetogenic agents nitrosoureas and alkylating agents


What is unique about nitrosoureas agents? Able to cross the blood-brain barrier; can be effective in treating some brain
tumors


Antimetabolites MOA work in the S phase, blocking DNA and RNA synthesis




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antimetabolite 4 subcategories folic acid agents, purine analogs, pyrimidine analogs, substituted ureas


Common antimetabolite drugs: 5 fu and methotrexate


Most-common cutaneous reaction seen with 5-FU Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia AKA hand-foot syndrome


antitumor abx MOA bind with DNA preventing DNA and RNA synthesis


2 subcategories of antitumor abx anthracyclines and non-anthracyclines


Common anthracycline antitumor abx: Daunorubicin
Doxorubicin
Epirubicin
Idarubicin


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