ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Exam 2025 Newest Updated Questions and Answers (2025 / 2026) (Verified Answers by Expert)

ONS Fundamentals of
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Administration Exam Questions
and Answers


1. Hematologic cancer (blood cancer):

 What is it?
Cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system cells.

 Examples include: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma.



2. Leukemia:

 What is it?
Cancer that starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow,
causing abnormal blood cells to enter the bloodstream.



3. Lymphoma:

,  What is it?
Cancer that begins in the immune system (WBCs, specifically
lymphocytes).

 Types include: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin.

 B lymphocytes (B cells): Make antibodies against bacteria and
viruses (most common lymphoma).

 T lymphocytes (T cells): Boost or slow immune responses and
destroy germs and abnormal cells.



4. Hodgkin lymphoma:

 Characterized by the presence of:
Reed-Sternberg cells (cancer cells in classic Hodgkin).

 Typically starts in B cells.



5. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:

 What is it?
A large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells, which
can be indolent (slow-growing) or aggressive (fast-growing).

, 6. Myeloma:

 Originates in:
Plasma cells (WBCs that produce antibodies).



7. Chemotherapy:

 What does it include?
All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, administered via
oral, parenteral, or other specified routes (excluding hormonal
therapies).



8. Who can order chemotherapy?

 Authorized personnel?
Written and signed orders by licensed independent practitioners
(MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP).



9. Can verbal orders be used for chemotherapy?

 Is it allowed?
No, verbal orders are not acceptable except for holding or
stopping administration.