Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Exam with Answers
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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
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Fundamentals Of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Administration Exam with Answers
1. Hematologic
cancer (blood
cancer)
-cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system
cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
2. Leukemia cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
-causes ...
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Administration Exam with Answers
1. Hematologic -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system
cancer (blood cells.
cancer) -Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
2. Leukemia cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and
enter bloodstream
3. Lymphoma -cancer that begins in immune system (WBC=lympho-
cytes)
-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
4. Hodgkin lym- Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
phoma -typically starts in B cells
5. Non-Hodgkin's -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells
Lymphoma -indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
6. Myeloma Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
7. Chemotherapy All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given
through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as spec-
ified in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
8. Who can order Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners
chemotherapy? (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
9. Can you use ver- NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.
bal orders for
chemotherapy?
10. Who can mix Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
Chemotherapy?
11. Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and
training. See specific state laws and statutes
, Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Administration Exam with Answers
Who can admin-
ister chemother-
apy?
12. How often is Annual continuing ed and competency assessment is rec-
chemo com- ommended
petency re-
assessed>
13. What is the -confirm plan with patient
dose verification -two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate,
process? route, expiration date, appearance
-document verification in chart
14. What PPE is re- -Gloves: two pairs, HD tested
quired for IV -Gown: disposable, back closed, long sleeved
Chemotherapy? -Respirator: NIOSH approved
-Eye & Face: face shield/mask
15. Neoadjuvant Chemo BEFORE primary treatment (common in breast
therapy (tumor and colon)
burden)
16. Adjuvant therapy Chemo AFTER primary treatment (common in solid tu-
mor)
17. Bone Marrow soft, sponge-like tissue in center of most bones, produce
WBC, RBC, and platelets.
18. Myelosuppres- bone marrow activity is decreased, causing less RBC,
sion WBC and Platelets.
19. Myeloablation severe myelosuppression
20. Induction phase initial phase, typically in hospital, intended myelosuppres-
sion
21. Consolidation after successful induction, kills cancer cells left in body (ex
phase radiation, stem cell transplant)
(intensifica-
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