3S Oncology Chemo Certification
Exam 100% Correct!!
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid tumor,
it is called what? - ANSWERNeoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer in
any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWERAlkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - ANSWERGenotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - ANSWERM Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? -
ANSWERSchedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education for the
patient include? - ANSWEREncourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients when
they go home after completing chemotherapy? - ANSWERSexual relations are often allowed as long
as special precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatments.
your best response is: - ANSWERNormal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do you
teach them about caring for the site when they get home? - ANSWERApply a warm compress for 15
minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? - ANSWERWear
two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANSWERGowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy by
IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time to
maintain hazardous drug precautions? - ANSWER48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent patient
with chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be done with the gown?
- ANSWERDispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving chemotherapy?
- ANSWEREmployee has the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following routes of
administration? SATA - ANSWERSelect all answers.
Exam 100% Correct!!
When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a solid tumor,
it is called what? - ANSWERNeoadjuvant Therapy
Which of the following class of drugs is cell cycle non-specific and therefore can affect the cancer in
any phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWERAlkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - ANSWERGenotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - ANSWERM Phase
Which of the following is likely the best way to ensure patient adherence to oral chemotherapy? -
ANSWERSchedule a phone call with the patient 3-5 days after therapy is initiated
To address the dose-limiting toxicity of cyclophosphamide, what should discharge education for the
patient include? - ANSWEREncourage the intake of 2-3 liters of fluid per day
Which of the following is true and should always be included in your discussion with patients when
they go home after completing chemotherapy? - ANSWERSexual relations are often allowed as long
as special precautions are taken
Your patient asks if it is okay to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatments.
your best response is: - ANSWERNormal contact and hugging and kissing are safe
Your patient had an extravasation, which is a vinca alkaloid class of chemotherapy. What do you
teach them about caring for the site when they get home? - ANSWERApply a warm compress for 15
minutes, 4 times a day
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? - ANSWERWear
two pairs of chemotherapy-tested gloves and gown when handling HD exposed bodily fluids
Which of the following is TRUE about the use of chemotherapy gowns with administration of
chemotherapy/biotherapy? - ANSWERGowns should be worn while administering chemotherapy by
IV, oral (if splashing is likely), topical, intracavitary, and if giving aerosolized drugs
Because of the possibility of exposure through bodily fluids, what is the minimum amount of time to
maintain hazardous drug precautions? - ANSWER48 hours
The nurse wearing a chemotherapy gown and gloves has assisted in cleaning an incontinent patient
with chemotherapy infusing. The gown does not appear soiled. What should be done with the gown?
- ANSWERDispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving chemotherapy?
- ANSWEREmployee has the responsibility to notify employer of pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following routes of
administration? SATA - ANSWERSelect all answers.
