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FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMOTHERAPY IMMUNOTHERAPY ADMIN ONS
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER [LATEST UPDATED VERSION]
Terms in this set (30) Q & A
How often should gloves tested for use with hazardous drugs be changed?
-answer- Every 30 mins
A patient receiving paclitaxel asks the nurse why they are receiving diphenhydramine,
famotidine, and dexamethasone before the infusion. The nurse correctly responds that these
medications:
-answer- Help to prevent hypersensitivity reaction
A nurse is teaching a patient about ways to prevent chemotherapy induced nausea and
vomiting (CINV). What info should the nurse include
-answer- Eat cold, bland food
The nurse is teaching a patient about infection prevention during the nadir period. Which of
the following statements by the patient indicates further teaching is required?
-answer- "My PICC dressing change is a clean produce. I can do it myself
A patient is receiving A vesicant medication via IV Push. How often should blood return be
checked
-answer- Before, every 2-5mls, and after the IV Push
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Which vaccine is used to prevent cancer
-answer- Gardasil9
Which statement by the nurse regarding intravesicular admin demonstrates understanding of
patient teaching? I will teach patients:
-answer- That they should restrict fluid intake and hold diuretics prior to treatment
In the third step of the antineoplastic administration verification process it is recommended
that two nurses perform an independent double check of the infusion pump. What is the
appropriate action to perform this step
-answer- Prior to the start of the infusion, a second nurse independently verifies the pump
rate that the primary nurse has set the on the pump
A patient is experiencing moderate oral pain and has had to make dietary modifications. What
degree of mucositis would this be considered
-answer- Grade 2
A patient is at the clinic for their next cycle of treatment. The nurse assesses how they are
doing with taking their oral anticancer medication at home. Which of the following indicates a
treatment-related barrier
-answer- NOT: they have difficulty reading the bottle
Which of the following antineoplastic medications would require the nurse to educate the
patient on preventing acute reversible neuropathy exacerbated by cold temperatures?
-answer- Oxaliplatin
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMOTHERAPY IMMUNOTHERAPY ADMIN ONS
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER [LATEST UPDATED VERSION]
Terms in this set (30) Q & A
How often should gloves tested for use with hazardous drugs be changed?
-answer- Every 30 mins
A patient receiving paclitaxel asks the nurse why they are receiving diphenhydramine,
famotidine, and dexamethasone before the infusion. The nurse correctly responds that these
medications:
-answer- Help to prevent hypersensitivity reaction
A nurse is teaching a patient about ways to prevent chemotherapy induced nausea and
vomiting (CINV). What info should the nurse include
-answer- Eat cold, bland food
The nurse is teaching a patient about infection prevention during the nadir period. Which of
the following statements by the patient indicates further teaching is required?
-answer- "My PICC dressing change is a clean produce. I can do it myself
A patient is receiving A vesicant medication via IV Push. How often should blood return be
checked
-answer- Before, every 2-5mls, and after the IV Push
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Which vaccine is used to prevent cancer
-answer- Gardasil9
Which statement by the nurse regarding intravesicular admin demonstrates understanding of
patient teaching? I will teach patients:
-answer- That they should restrict fluid intake and hold diuretics prior to treatment
In the third step of the antineoplastic administration verification process it is recommended
that two nurses perform an independent double check of the infusion pump. What is the
appropriate action to perform this step
-answer- Prior to the start of the infusion, a second nurse independently verifies the pump
rate that the primary nurse has set the on the pump
A patient is experiencing moderate oral pain and has had to make dietary modifications. What
degree of mucositis would this be considered
-answer- Grade 2
A patient is at the clinic for their next cycle of treatment. The nurse assesses how they are
doing with taking their oral anticancer medication at home. Which of the following indicates a
treatment-related barrier
-answer- NOT: they have difficulty reading the bottle
Which of the following antineoplastic medications would require the nurse to educate the
patient on preventing acute reversible neuropathy exacerbated by cold temperatures?
-answer- Oxaliplatin
