Fundamentals Of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Exam With 100% Correct And Verified Answers
Question 1: Hematologic cancer (blood cancer)
CORRECT ANSWER : -cancer that begins in bone marrow
or immune system cells. -Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple
myeloma
Question 2: Leukemia
CORRECT ANSWER: cancer starts in blood-forming
tissues like bone marrow -causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
Question 3: Lymphoma
CORRECT ANSWER : -cancer that begins in immune
system (WBC=lymphocytes) -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
Question 4: Hodgkin lymphoma
CORRECT ANSWER : Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in
classic) -typically starts in B cells
Question 5: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
CORRECT ANSWER : -large, diverse group of cancers in
immune system cells -indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
Question 6: Myeloma
CORRECT ANSWER : Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that
produce antibodies)
Question 7: Chemotherapy
CORRECT ANSWER : All antineoplastic agents used to
treat cancer, given through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as specified in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
Question 8: Who can order chemotherapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : Written and signed by licensed
independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
Question 9: Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : NO! Only when holding/stopping
admin.
Question 10: Who can mix Chemotherapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech,
MD/DO, qualified RN
Question 11: Who can administer chemotherapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : Registered Nurses with specialized
education, prep and training. See specific state laws and statutes
Question 12: How often is chemo competency reassessed>
CORRECT ANSWER : Annual continuing ed and
competency assessment is recommended
Question 13: What is the dose verification process?
CORRECT ANSWER : -confirm plan with patient -two
practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route,
expiration date, appearance -document verification in chart
Question 14: What PPE is required for IV Chemotherapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : -Gloves: two pairs, HD tested - Gown: disposable, back closed, long sleeved -Respirator:
NIOSH approved -Eye & Face: face shield/mask
Question 15: Neoadjuvant therapy (tumor burden)
CORRECT ANSWER : Chemo BEFORE primary treatment
(common in breast and colon)
Question 16: Adjuvant therapy
CORRECT ANSWER : Chemo AFTER primary treatment
(common in solid tumor)