ONS ONCC CHEMO RENEWAL II EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Key Points for Combination Therapy - ANS Oncology Nurses must consider
Consider the potential toxicity related to each drug.
Understand the monitoring guidelines for each drug.
Have knowledge of clinically significant signs and symptoms
ONS Evidence-Based Practice Resources - ANS Evidence-based practice can have positive
effects, such as:
Improved patient outcomes
Increased nurse satisfaction
Potential cost savings
Risk Factors For Colon Cancer - ANS Increased age is a risk factor for developing colorectal
cancer. The chance of developing colorectal cancer increases markedly after age 50. Roughly 9
out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are at least 50 years old. Smoking, alcohol
intake, and a personal history of polyps are all things that increase risk. Other risk factors for
the development of colorectal cancer include:
Racial and ethnic backgrounds (African Americans and Jews of Eastern European descent
[Ashkenazi Jews] have highest incidence)
Diet high in red and processed meats
Physical inactivity, obesity
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, Type 2 diabetes
Family history of colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease
Inherited familial syndromes (FAP, HNPCC)
Patient Education on Chemotherapy - ANS Patients are provided with verbal and written or
electronic information as part of an education process before the first administration of
treatment of each treatment plan. The content of this educational material will be
documented. Educational information includes the following at a minimum:
Patient's diagnosis
Goals of treatment; that is, cure disease, prolong life, or reduce symptoms
Planned duration of treatment, schedule of treatment administration, drug names and
supportive medications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and plan for missed doses
Potential long-term and short-term adverse effects of therapy, including infertility risks for
appropriate patients
Symptoms or adverse effects that require the patient to contact the healthcare setting or to
seek immediate attention
Symptoms or events that require immediate discontinuation of oral or other self-administered
treatments
Procedures for handling medications in the home, including storage, safe handling, and
management of unused medication
Procedures for handling body secretions and waste in the home
Follow-up plans, including laboratory and provider visits
Contact information for the healthcare setting, with availability and instructions on when and
who to call
The missed appointment policy of the healthcare setting and expectations for rescheduling or
cancelling
Education includes family, caregivers, or others based on the patient's ability to assume
responsibility for managing therapy. Educational activities will be performed based on the
patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Key Points for Combination Therapy - ANS Oncology Nurses must consider
Consider the potential toxicity related to each drug.
Understand the monitoring guidelines for each drug.
Have knowledge of clinically significant signs and symptoms
ONS Evidence-Based Practice Resources - ANS Evidence-based practice can have positive
effects, such as:
Improved patient outcomes
Increased nurse satisfaction
Potential cost savings
Risk Factors For Colon Cancer - ANS Increased age is a risk factor for developing colorectal
cancer. The chance of developing colorectal cancer increases markedly after age 50. Roughly 9
out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are at least 50 years old. Smoking, alcohol
intake, and a personal history of polyps are all things that increase risk. Other risk factors for
the development of colorectal cancer include:
Racial and ethnic backgrounds (African Americans and Jews of Eastern European descent
[Ashkenazi Jews] have highest incidence)
Diet high in red and processed meats
Physical inactivity, obesity
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, Type 2 diabetes
Family history of colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease
Inherited familial syndromes (FAP, HNPCC)
Patient Education on Chemotherapy - ANS Patients are provided with verbal and written or
electronic information as part of an education process before the first administration of
treatment of each treatment plan. The content of this educational material will be
documented. Educational information includes the following at a minimum:
Patient's diagnosis
Goals of treatment; that is, cure disease, prolong life, or reduce symptoms
Planned duration of treatment, schedule of treatment administration, drug names and
supportive medications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and plan for missed doses
Potential long-term and short-term adverse effects of therapy, including infertility risks for
appropriate patients
Symptoms or adverse effects that require the patient to contact the healthcare setting or to
seek immediate attention
Symptoms or events that require immediate discontinuation of oral or other self-administered
treatments
Procedures for handling medications in the home, including storage, safe handling, and
management of unused medication
Procedures for handling body secretions and waste in the home
Follow-up plans, including laboratory and provider visits
Contact information for the healthcare setting, with availability and instructions on when and
who to call
The missed appointment policy of the healthcare setting and expectations for rescheduling or
cancelling
Education includes family, caregivers, or others based on the patient's ability to assume
responsibility for managing therapy. Educational activities will be performed based on the
patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
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