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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Administration – Test
Questions And Correct Answers – Best
Scored!!
Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) - CORRECT ANSWER>>-cancer that begins in
bone marrow or immune system cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER>>cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone
marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
Lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>-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
Hodgkin lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in
classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>-large, diverse group of cancers
in immune system cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
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Myeloma - CORRECT ANSWER>>Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce
antibodies)
Chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Written and signed by
licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NO! Only
when holding/stopping admin.
Who can mix Chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech,
MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Registered Nurses with
specialized education, prep and training. See specific state laws and statutes
How often is chemo competency reassessed> - CORRECT ANSWER>>Annual
continuing ed and competency assessment is recommended
What is the dose verification process? - CORRECT ANSWER>>-confirm plan with
patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration date,
appearance
-document verification in chart
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Administration – Test
Questions And Correct Answers – Best
Scored!!
Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) - CORRECT ANSWER>>-cancer that begins in
bone marrow or immune system cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia - CORRECT ANSWER>>cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone
marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
Lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>-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
Hodgkin lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in
classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>-large, diverse group of cancers
in immune system cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
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Myeloma - CORRECT ANSWER>>Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce
antibodies)
Chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Written and signed by
licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NO! Only
when holding/stopping admin.
Who can mix Chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech,
MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Registered Nurses with
specialized education, prep and training. See specific state laws and statutes
How often is chemo competency reassessed> - CORRECT ANSWER>>Annual
continuing ed and competency assessment is recommended
What is the dose verification process? - CORRECT ANSWER>>-confirm plan with
patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration date,
appearance
-document verification in chart
