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Introduction to Immunotherapy: What
Nurses Need To Know About Emerging Therapies Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
What is the main goal of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
- Destroy red blood cells
- Increase blood pressure
- Reduce fever
✔✔ B. Stimulate the immune system to attack cancer cells
Which type of immunotherapy uses lab-made proteins to target cancer cells?
- Vaccine therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
✔✔ B. Monoclonal antibodies
How do checkpoint inhibitors work?
- They block oxygen to cancer cells 1 / 3
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- They attack healthy cells
- They deliver chemotherapy more efficiently
✔✔ C. They release the “brakes” on the immune system to help it fight cancer
Which of the following is a common side effect of immunotherapy?
- Hearing loss
- Broken bones
- Constipation
✔✔ B. Fatigue
What is CAR T-cell therapy?
- A radiation treatment
- A blood transfusion
- A dietary supplement
✔✔ C. A therapy where a patient's T-cells are modified to better fight cancer
What is the nurse’s role in monitoring patients on immunotherapy?✔✔ A. Observe for immune-related side effects and report promptly 2 / 3
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- Prescribe additional medications
- Perform surgery
- Administer anesthesia
Which organs are most commonly affected by immunotherapy side effects?✔✔ A. Skin, colon, lungs, and liver
- Eyes, ears, and nose
- Bladder and kidneys
- Bones and joints
Why is early detection of immune-related adverse events important?
- To allow the cancer to spread
- To discontinue therapy
- To avoid giving vaccines
✔✔ C. To prevent serious complications and support continued treatment
Which immunotherapy side effect may mimic an infection but isn’t caused by germs?
- Allergies
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