Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration _ Questions And Answers
Question : How often should gloves tested for use with
hazardous drugs be changed?
CORRECT ANSWER : Every 30 mins
Question : A patient receiving paclitaxel asks the nurse why
they are receiving diphenhydramine, famotidine, and dexamethasone before the infusion. The nurse correctly
responds that these medications:
CORRECT ANSWER: Help to prevent hypersensitivity
reaction
Question : A nurse is teaching a patient about ways to prevent
chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). What info should the nurse include
CORRECT ANSWER : Eat cold, bland food
Question : The nurse is teaching a patient about infection
prevention during the nadir period. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates further teaching is required?
CORRECT ANSWER : "My PICC dressing change is a
clean produce. I can do it myself
Question : A patient is receiving A vesicant medication via IV
Push. How often should blood return be checked
CORRECT ANSWER : Before, every 2-5mls, and after the
IV Push
Question : Which vaccine is used to prevent cancer
CORRECT ANSWER : Gardasil9
Question : Which statement by the nurse regarding
intravesicular admin demonstrates understanding of patient
teaching? I will teach patients:
CORRECT ANSWER : That they should restrict fluid intake
and hold diuretics prior to treatment
Question : In the third step of the antineoplastic
administration verification process it is recommended that two nurses perform an independent double check of the infusion pump. What is the appropriate action to perform this step
CORRECT ANSWER : Prior to the start of the infusion, a
second nurse independently verifies the pump rate that the primary nurse has set the on the pump
Question : A patient is experiencing moderate oral pain and
has had to make dietary modifications. What degree of mucositis would this be considered
CORRECT ANSWER : Grade 2
Question : A patient is at the clinic for their next cycle of
treatment. The nurse assesses how they are doing with taking their oral anticancer medication at home. Which of the following indicates a treatment-related barrier CORRECT ANSWER: NOT: they have difficulty reading the bottle
Question : Which of the following antineoplastic medications
would require the nurse to educate the patient on preventing acute reversible neuropathy exacerbated by cold temperatures?
CORRECT ANSWER : Oxaliplatin
Question : Tim is scheduled to receive docetaxel 60 mg/m2.
His BSA is 1.67 m2. What is the total dose of docetaxel
CORRECT ANSWER : 100.2
Question : What is the absolute neutrophil count for a patient
with the following laboratory results? White blood cell count 2,500/mm3, neutrophils 25%, and bands 3%.
CORRECT ANSWER : 700
Question : A patient reports feeling fatigued 10 days after
receiving treatment. Laboratory results are WBC 1,500/mm3, hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, and platelet count 80,000/mm3. What is the best treatment to appropriately manage the cause of the fatigue?