Fundamentals of Chemotherapy &
Immunotherapy Administration (2025/2026
Latest Update) | Complete Study Guide &
Verified Q&A PDF
How often should gloves tested for use with hazardous drugs be changed? - correct
answerEvery 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: - correct answerHelp 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 - correct answerEat 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? -
correct 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 - correct answerBefore, every 2-5mls, and after the IV Push
Which vaccine is used to prevent cancer - correct answerGardasil9
Which statement by the nurse regarding intravesicular admin demonstrates
understanding of patient teaching? I will teach patients: - correct answerThat 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 - correct answerPrior 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 - correct answerGrade 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 - correct answerNOT: 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? - correct answerOxaliplatin
Tim is scheduled to receive docetaxel 60 mg/m2. His BSA is 1.67 m2. What is the total
dose of docetaxel - correct answer100.2
What is the absolute neutrophil count for a patient with the following laboratory results?
White blood cell count 2,500/mm3, neutrophils 25%, and bands 3%. - correct
answer700
A patient reports feeling fatigued 10 days after receiving treatment. Laboratory results
are WBC 1,500/mm3, hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, and platelet count 80,000/mm3. What is the
best treatment to appropriately manage the cause of the fatigue? - correct answerNOT:
Erythropoietin injection for low hemoglobin
Keisha is scheduled for systemic antineoplastic treatment before surgery. What is the
timing of the systemic treatment known as? - correct answerneoadjuvant
A patient with prostate cancer will begin hormone therapy. The nurse knows the patient
understands what toxicities to monitor for when they state: - correct answerI should be
careful not to trip and fall to avoid breaking a bone
A patient who has been taking nivolumab for two months reports diarrhea. The nurse
knows that the diarrhea is likely caused by - correct answeran immune-mediated
adverse event
Who is legally allowed to write antineoplastic therapy orders? - correct answercredential
providers
Which statement is true regarding flare reactions - correct answerA flare reaction may
occur when infusions are administered peripherally or through a central line.
Following teaching prior to beginning treatment with dacomitinib, a targeted therapy,
which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of precautions to take when
on this medication - correct answerWhen I go to the beach I will be sure to wear
appropriate protective clothing and sunscreen
A nurse is teaching a co-worker how to apply personal protective equipment for
chemotherapy administration. The co-worker puts the gown cuff over the inner pair of
gloves, and the outer pair of gloves was pulled over the cuff of the gown. What should
the nurse tell the co-worker? - correct answerThat is the correct application of gloves.
Immunotherapy Administration (2025/2026
Latest Update) | Complete Study Guide &
Verified Q&A PDF
How often should gloves tested for use with hazardous drugs be changed? - correct
answerEvery 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: - correct answerHelp 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 - correct answerEat 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? -
correct 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 - correct answerBefore, every 2-5mls, and after the IV Push
Which vaccine is used to prevent cancer - correct answerGardasil9
Which statement by the nurse regarding intravesicular admin demonstrates
understanding of patient teaching? I will teach patients: - correct answerThat 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 - correct answerPrior 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 - correct answerGrade 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 - correct answerNOT: 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? - correct answerOxaliplatin
Tim is scheduled to receive docetaxel 60 mg/m2. His BSA is 1.67 m2. What is the total
dose of docetaxel - correct answer100.2
What is the absolute neutrophil count for a patient with the following laboratory results?
White blood cell count 2,500/mm3, neutrophils 25%, and bands 3%. - correct
answer700
A patient reports feeling fatigued 10 days after receiving treatment. Laboratory results
are WBC 1,500/mm3, hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, and platelet count 80,000/mm3. What is the
best treatment to appropriately manage the cause of the fatigue? - correct answerNOT:
Erythropoietin injection for low hemoglobin
Keisha is scheduled for systemic antineoplastic treatment before surgery. What is the
timing of the systemic treatment known as? - correct answerneoadjuvant
A patient with prostate cancer will begin hormone therapy. The nurse knows the patient
understands what toxicities to monitor for when they state: - correct answerI should be
careful not to trip and fall to avoid breaking a bone
A patient who has been taking nivolumab for two months reports diarrhea. The nurse
knows that the diarrhea is likely caused by - correct answeran immune-mediated
adverse event
Who is legally allowed to write antineoplastic therapy orders? - correct answercredential
providers
Which statement is true regarding flare reactions - correct answerA flare reaction may
occur when infusions are administered peripherally or through a central line.
Following teaching prior to beginning treatment with dacomitinib, a targeted therapy,
which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of precautions to take when
on this medication - correct answerWhen I go to the beach I will be sure to wear
appropriate protective clothing and sunscreen
A nurse is teaching a co-worker how to apply personal protective equipment for
chemotherapy administration. The co-worker puts the gown cuff over the inner pair of
gloves, and the outer pair of gloves was pulled over the cuff of the gown. What should
the nurse tell the co-worker? - correct answerThat is the correct application of gloves.
