Ons Practice Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers

True statements related to drug dose calculation and administration - correct answers1) Appropriateness of treatment regiment for this type/stage of disease 2) Children may metabolize drugs differently than adults; dose modifications are possible 3)AUC calculations incorporate renal function as part of the equation 4) The AUC calculation is used for carboplatin dosing 5) Patients who have had previous radiation or chemo are considered special populations with regard to a potential need for dose modification Based on ASCO/ONS Chemo Administration Standards, two independent practitioners, in the presence of the patient, must verify the patient's identification using at least two patient identifiers - correct answersTrue, and verification should be made by two independent practitioners upon drug preparation and prior to administration under all circumstances Rituximab - correct answersHypersensitivity Reaction - SOB, cx pain, itching, hypotension, tachycardia, wheezing, edema, agitation Cyclophosphamide - correct answersalkylating agent, can cause hemorrhagic cystitis. Monitor for hematuria and give extra fluids. Urinate frequently, urinate before bedtime, drink 2-3 L of water daily. Premedicate with Mesna and IV fluids. Myelosuppression and SIADH may occur. Doxorubicin - correct answersCardiotoxicity, monitor cumulative dose, MUGA scan to evaluate EF. This is vesicant. Vincristine - correct answersCan cause constipation and neuropathy. It is a vesicant. Paclitaxel - correct answersMay cause hypersensitivity reaction - Chills, chest tightness, itching and burning of the palms of hands and feet, restlessness, hypotension Carboplatin hypersensitivity reaction - correct answersPalmar-plantar redness, swelling, vomiting, tachycardia