Correct Answers
What is a Phase II trial? - ANSWERSThe primary goal is to determine the efficacy of a
new agent in the treatment of specific types of cancer, validate toxicity, dosage data,
administrative guidelines, and supportive care
What is informed consent? - ANSWERSDetailed communication about the diagnosis
and treatment between the medical team and the patient of caregiver
What is the Nuremberg Code? - ANSWERSThe first document written to address ethics
associated with human subject participation in scientific studies
What is the Belmont Report? - ANSWERSWritten by the US National Commission and
has three main concerns
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Institutional Review Board
National Cancer Institute - ANSWERSName two regulatory groups specific in the
oversight of clinical trials
What is beneficence? - ANSWERSThe obligation to do no harm, maximize the possible
benefits, minimize possible harms.
Patient Rights
Nursing Standards of Care
Medication Errors
Documentation
Confidentiality Violations - ANSWERSList 2-3 legal issues related to chemotherapy
administration.
What is cisplatin? - ANSWERSThis drug has the highest emetogenic potential.
What is vincristine? - ANSWERSPatients must be evaluated for constipation and
peripheral neuropathies while receiving this drug
What is:
Doxorubicin
Daunorubicin
Idarubicin