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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Administration – Test
2025 ! !!
Hematologic cancer (blood cancer)
Ans: -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system
cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia
Ans: cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter
bloodstream
Lymphoma
Ans: -cancer that begins in immune system
(WBC=lymphocytes)
-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
-B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies (bacteria and
viruses, most common lymphoma
-T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs
and abnormal cells
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Ans: Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Ans: -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
Myeloma
Ans: Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
Chemotherapy
Ans: All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given
through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as specified
in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
Who can order chemotherapy?
Ans: Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners
(MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
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Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy?
Ans: NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.
Who can mix Chemotherapy?
Ans: Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy?
Ans: Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and
training. See specific state laws and statutes
How often is chemo competency reassessed>
Ans: Annual continuing ed and competency assessment is
recommended
What is the dose verification process?
Ans: -confirm plan with patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route,
expiration date, appearance
-document verification in chart
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Administration – Test
2025 ! !!
Hematologic cancer (blood cancer)
Ans: -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system
cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia
Ans: cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter
bloodstream
Lymphoma
Ans: -cancer that begins in immune system
(WBC=lymphocytes)
-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
-B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies (bacteria and
viruses, most common lymphoma
-T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs
and abnormal cells
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Ans: Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Ans: -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
Myeloma
Ans: Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
Chemotherapy
Ans: All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given
through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as specified
in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
Who can order chemotherapy?
Ans: Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners
(MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy?
Ans: NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.
Who can mix Chemotherapy?
Ans: Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy?
Ans: Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and
training. See specific state laws and statutes
How often is chemo competency reassessed>
Ans: Annual continuing ed and competency assessment is
recommended
What is the dose verification process?
Ans: -confirm plan with patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route,
expiration date, appearance
-document verification in chart
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
