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When chemotherapy is used Neoadjuvant Therapy
before primary treatment
(surgery) to reduce the size
of a solid tumor, it is called
what?
Which of the following class Alkylating Agents
of drugs is cell cycle non-
specific and therefore can
affect the cancer in any
phase of the cell cycle?
Mutations in genetic Genotoxicity
material from exposure to
chemotherapy are termed?
The Vinca Alkaloids act in M Phase
which phase where they
prevent cell division?
Schedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after therapy is
Which of the following is
initiated
likely the best way to ensure
patient adherence to oral
chemotherapy?
, To address the doselimiting Encourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
toxicity of
cyclophosphamide, what
should discharge education
for the patient include?
Which of the following is Sexual relations are often allowed as long as special precautions are
true and should always be taken
included in your discussion
with patients when they go
home after completing
chemotherapy?
Your patient asks if it is okay Normal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
to have contact with family
members during
chemotherapy treatments.
your best response is:
Your patient had an Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
extravasation, which is a
vinca alkaloid class of
chemotherapy. What do you
teach them about caring for
the site when they get
home?
Wear two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when
Which of the following
handling HD exposed bodily fluids
actions reflect an
understanding of
safehandling procedures?