When chemotherapy is used before primary treatment (surgery) to reduce the size of a
solid tumor, it is called what? - Answers-Neoadjuvant 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? - Answers-Alkylating Agents
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed? - Answers-
Genotoxicity
The Vinca Alkaloids act in which phase where they prevent cell division? - Answers-M
Phase
Which of the following actions reflect an understanding of safe-handling procedures? -
Answers-Wear 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? - Answers-Gowns 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? - Answers-48 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? - Answers-Dispose in a yellow chemotherapy waste
container
Which of the following is true about pregnant nurses who care for patients receiving
chemotherapy? - Answers-Employee has the responsibility to notify employer of
pregnancy
PPE is required when administering chemotherapy using which of the following routes
of administration? SATA - Answers-Select all answers.
When caring for the patient who is receiving chemotherapy, you notice a puddle of urine
beneath the foley bag on the floor. What should be your first action? - Answers-Remove
unnecessary people from the area
Which of the following may be included in a medical surveillance program? - Answers-
Administer periodic questionnaires tracking contact with HD, use of PPE, and adverse
events
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